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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…
143rd Annual Civil Engineering Conference
Civil Engineers – The Foundation of the Nation The Conference will held at Charlotte, North Carolene Civil Engineering Aims at improving to civil life of…
Process to convert cement into liquid metal
The Formula For Turning Cement Into Metal New material a boon for use in electronics and thin films In a move that would make the…
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…
Requirements of Machine Foundation
From the practical point of view, the following requirements should be fulfilled. 1. The groundwater table should be as low as possible and groundwater level…
How do Brick Masonry Houses Behave during Earthquakes?
Behaviour of Brick Masonry Walls Masonry buildings are brittle structures and one of the most vulnerable of the entire building stock under strong earthquake…
Importance of Seismic Design Codes
Learning Earthquake Design and Construction 11. What are the Indian Seismic Codes? Ground vibrations during earthquakes cause forces and deformations in structures. Structures need to…
Sneak peek: World of Concrete 2013 offerings
World of Concrete will be in Las Vegas from Feb. 4-8, 2013, and will feature new technologies as well as training sessions. This piece gives…
Slide show: World’s first “massive reinforced-concrete structure”
Harvard Stadium in Allston, Mass., is 109 years old. It was the “world’s first massive reinforced-concrete structure,” according to this piece, and used nearly 9,260…