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Green Rooftops for Energy Efficiency
The LEED system for energy efficient building construction, maintenance, and operation has led to renewed interest in roof gardens and greenery. Several important considerations should be examined for retrofit and new construction of such systems.Published on November 2, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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When Stress Is Bad: Forensic Structural Engineering
Determining the cause of structural failures is the challenging discipline of forensic structural engineering. Determination of civil and criminal liabilities drive many such investigations, but there are also valuable lessons to be learned from these...Published on October 13, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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Pursuing A Degree In Structural Engineering
A degree in structural engineering can be the start of a rewarding civil engineering career for dedicated engineering students. Many areas of specialization are available and qualified graduates may pursue exciting careers with existing structural engineering...Published on June 29, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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Extraterrestrial Civil Engineering Part 4: When 9.8 is 3.7
Common place terrestrial materials handling techniques become uncommon once the effects of gravity are no longer Earth normal. Zero gravity, low gravity, and high gravity fields associated with the infrastructure of extraterrestrial life will present...Published on June 29, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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Structural Engineering Consulting
Utilizing a broad knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering along with one or more specialty skill sets, structural engineering consulting provides an invaluable resource for the design/build process.Published on June 27, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering in Space
Our terrestrial experience with toxic remediation, realized recycling efficiency, natural resource management, and other sustainable civil engineering impacts should universally apply to our future space suburbia.Published on June 20, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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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 on June 20, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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Construction Underground: Being a Mushroom
Greater utilization of underground construction is growing in popularity as a strategy to increase available commercial and infrastructure space. A few noteworthy site preparation activities and guidelines are summarized and described for tunnels, utilities...Published on May 23, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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Building Better for Solar Heating and Cooling
As a source of constant solar radiation, the sun can be a warming presence, a source of energy, or an annoying heater depending on the albedo of materials and type of construction used.Published on April 17, 2011 to Civil Engineering
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Low Cost Housing Construction in Earthquake Zones
Earthquakes present one of civil engineering’s most complex challenges. They typically strike without forewarning and impact every aspect of a civilization’s infrastructure. Are earthquake resistant construction techniques a viable option...Published on April 6, 2011 to Civil Engineering