Category: Big civil engineering projects
DESILTING OF TANKS : Project Title
Design of Desilting tank for small Hydro power projects. Abstract : Small Hydropower (SHP) being most reliable and environmentally benign energy technology for electricity generation plays…
How to build the world’s longest floating bridge
The longest floating bridge in the world, Seattle’s Route 520 bridge that spans Lake Washington, is being rebuilt. This slideshow aims to demonstrate how “advanced…
Tall Buildings Some Important Structural Aspects in Design
Lecture on ‘Tall Buildings Some Important Structural Aspects in Design’ by Ms. Alpa Sheth at IISc, Bangalore on June 20th, 2013 Ms. Alpa Sheth, M/s…
Largest concrete tunnel ring made for Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct
The world’s largest concrete tunnel segment ring has been assembled by CBE Group. Nearly 56 feet in diameter, the ring is made from 10 segments…
$850M National Gateway nears completion
The scheduled completion of CSX’s $850 million National Gateway project in 2013 will bring benefits, including less road congestion and a quicker and less expensive…
Chicago-St. Louis HSR project could create 6,200 jobs
The proposed Chicago-St. Louis high-speed rail project could provide more than 6,200 jobs. The project has moved closer to reality with federal approval of its…
Honolulu rail project nears $1.55B funding deal
Honolulu Rail Transit project The federal government will sign a $1.55 billion funding agreement with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, said a congressional delegation….
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…
Big civil engineering projects
Big civil engineering projects Civil engineering is all about creating, improving and protecting the environment in which we live. Most people are unaware that many…
The Dynamic Tower
The Dynamic Tower, the world’s first building in motion. The tower consists of a tubular concrete core, layered with smooth triangular floors which can move…