Construction

  • Through The Looking Glass, Brightly

    Glass is one of the most desirable building materials in use today. However, wanting to use it is the easy part. Actually installing and incorporating glass into construction projects is a little more complex.
    Published by John Moehring (986 pts) on Nov 23, 2009 to
    Civil Engineering Articles

  • Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Management

    Nuclear power plants use water that is converted into steam for generating electricity. If an unexpected nuclear plant emergency occurs you should know what you should be doing before, during and after the incident.
    Published by smoothwhirl (5926 pts) on Nov 19, 2009 to
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  • Fire Resistant Building Techniques

    Devastating. The single word that describes the material, financial, and emotional damage caused by fires in structures. We rely on buildings to provide safety and protection, but how can buildings themselves be protected from the ravages of incineration?
    Published by John Moehring (986 pts) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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  • Infrastructure Part 3: Connecting The Dots In Bridge Construction

    The Mackinaw Bridge, the Millau Viaduct, the Beipanjiang River Railroad Bridge. Ever wonder how these bridges were assembled to cover such amazing and difficult spans? While there is no single construction method employed, there are several fundamental techniques typically used.
    Published by John Moehring (986 pts) on Oct 28, 2009 to
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  • What Are Construction Crushers

    Crushers are being used in the construction industry since the ancient history. Hydraulic crushers have been developed with a greater speed of crushing. Devices have been incorporated that prevent large size materials from entering the crusher.
    Published by smoothwhirl (5926 pts) on Oct 27, 2009 to
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  • Andrea Palladio - Renaissance Architect

    The term Palladian architecture brings to mind formal buildings and sprawling mansions in the classical style. Palladio started out inspired by the Romans and rather outdid them with the originality of his own vision. His buildings are a must see for everyone interested in architecture.
    Published by Sonal Panse (12123 pts) on Oct 25, 2009 to
    Civil Engineering Articles

  • Drill Machine

    Numerous types of drills are used such as manual, electrically or pneumatically powered. Drilling has been advanced from the conventional drills, to the laser drilling that ensures greater accuracy and precision, in making sub micron holes.
    Published by smoothwhirl (5926 pts) on Oct 22, 2009 to
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  • Sauna Construction

    A sauna is basically an insulated room with a heater that can heat up to 180 degrees F and is made with softwood. A sauna construction can be made in many ways. Today several companies are offering sauna kits to make sauna setting considerably easy.
    Published by nancydehra (1130 pts) on Oct 20, 2009 to
    Civil Engineering Articles

  • Utility of Bulldozers

    Bulldozers have been modified, and the conventional blade is being replaced for appropriate functions with a reciprocating blade. Thus, the bulldozer can be lighter and yet perform similar functions. A bulldozer is primarily used for shoving materials from one location to another.
    Published by smoothwhirl (5926 pts) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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  • Construction Failures

    Failure of construction is an important subject for an owner or a builder, since it involves human life and money. Structural failure may be prevented by incorporation of a proper design and use of quality materials. Workmanship is also an important factor to ensure a proper structural construction.
    Published by smoothwhirl (5926 pts) on Oct 18, 2009 to
    Civil Engineering Articles

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