Civil Engineering

Liquid Wood
Liquid wood can be formed into any shape like plastics, and has the advantage that it can be recycled. After suitable treatment, it can be sawed, planed, painted, drilled, carved, nailed, or glued. Though still in the development stage, it may considerably...

Published by smoothwhirl (5,969 pts ) on Nov 22, 2009 to
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Coning of Wheels
Coning of wheels is a method of beveling the wheels to avoid depreciation to the wheels and rims. Normally the wheels are conned by a cone of semi-angle. It is based on the theorem of coning. Read on to get more idea………… Introduction...

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Channel Tunnel : Constructing An Underwater Tunnel
Channel Tunnel, one of the world's greatest tunnel is built beneath the famous English Channel and connects France and England. Find out more about the construction of this spectacular engineering feat in the article inside. Introduction The Channel...

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Self-Compacting Concrete
Self compacting concrete, unlike conventional concrete, can be conveniently poured in narrow places since it does not require vibration. The ingredients in self-compacting concrete are the same as in conventional concrete except for the water reducing...

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Venice Tide Barrier Project
When constructed, the Venice tide barriers will be the biggest dam construction in the world. A product of extraordinary civil engineering skills, the Venice tide barriers will protect the famous city from the constant sea water flooding that has haunted...

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Roofing Materials
Roofing materials are an important component of a building and need to be selected carefully by a thorough analysis of the architectural design, weather conditions, and the location where required. What Is A Roof? A roof consists of the top layer...

Published by smoothwhirl (5,969 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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What Are Paints
Paints are used to ensure protection of the buildings from harmful weather effects, including rain, heat, and winds, and also to improve the surface finish. The useful life of structures is influenced by the application of paints that are available in...

Published by smoothwhirl (5,969 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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When Stress Is Good: Pre- and Post-Tensioned Concrete
Portland cement concrete is a strong, dependable, and relatively inexpensive construction material. Until it is stressed under tension, that is. Then it typically exhibits only about 15% of its equivalent compressive strength, which can spell catastrophe...

Published by John Moehring (1,102 pts ) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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Estimation of the Entrance Length for Fully Developed Flow in Pipes
The entrance region for pipe flow is the entry portion of the pipe where the fluid velocity profile changes. At the end of the entrance region the flow enters the fully developed flow region, where the velocity profile remains constant. Equations to estimate...

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The Carbon Cycle Explains Water Pollution from Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is a measure of water pollution by organic matter. Organic matter in water will react with dissolved oxygen in the process of biological oxidation. If there is enough organic matter in the water, it will deplete...

Published by hbengts41 (780 pts ) on Nov 9, 2009 to
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