Author: Civil Engineer
World’s first green legislative building : With Images
The world’s first green legislative building in the southern metropolis of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state. It is the first assembly building to…
You Are the Engineer of Your Future
“You are the architect of your future.” As with most timeless sayings encased in a cookie, this one is especially relevant given today’s economy. Construction…
Brief Report on Vacuum Sewers
For many years, gravity sewers were the only choice engineers had when considering a wastewater collection system. This changed 40 years ago when the U.S….
Jaypee International Race Circuit
Jaypee International Race Circuit The 5.14km long Jaypee International Race Circuit has been designed by renowned German architect and racetrack designer, Herman Tilke, who has…
Building the Infrastructure of World
In the beginning, Civil Engineering included all engineers that did not practice military engineering; said to have begun in 18th century France . First “Civil…
Technology to detect life trapped under debris
Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a special technology to detect human beings trapped under the debris of buildings after earth quakes or…
Self Compacting Concrete: Powder Material Options
Trends and Challenges in Structural Engineering and Construction Technology INTRODUCTION Self compacting concrete (SCC) does not require mechanical means to compact it, when placed in…
What’s Important in Civil Engineering?
One of the mistakes that many designers and builders make in regard to green design is making it an “add-on”. Good, sustainable design is integrated…
Are Civil Engineers GREEN?
In my engineering practice I work mostly on site development and infrastructure projects. I spend most of my time on commercial site developments working with…
Pre-tensioning Systems and Devices
Pre-tensioning Systems and Devices section covers the following topics. • Introduction • Stages of Pre-tensioning • Advantages of Pre-tensioning • Disadvantages of Pre-tensioning • Devices…