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. Solar Radiation Ah, the sun. Much graceful, illuminating prose has been dedicated to its appearance, benefits, and even harmful effects. But since…

Emergency management is an important subject that deals with human life and property. Damages caused by disasters are less harmful if a comprehensive emergency management plan is in place. What Is Emergency Management Disaster management or emergency management is the subject related to the control of natural disasters. The aim of emergency management is to…

Huge structures like bridges, locomotives, ships, etc. inevitably require joints in order to plan out an inner firm, enduring “skeleton.” Riveted joints play an important part in forming these joints, and are used extensively for the purpose. Here we discuss the major types of rivet joints. It would be virtually impossible building huge structures like…

Training in any area of the construction industry requires a high-level of hands-on training and technical skills. The work completed inside programs provided by construction training providers covers professional work in depth to prepare students to enter careers in as little as six months. Construction Training Options The field of construction offers opportunities in building,…

A construction project engineer helps to plan the work and its execution on a daily basis so that the overall objectives are met. He will use his engineering knowledge to interpret the drawings, specifications, and contract documents to those concerned that works are completed in time. Construction Projects Require Engineering and Managerial Inputs The process…

A septic tank is an enclosed container manufactured from concrete, fiberglass or plastic and is buried in the yard. Sewage and greywater from the house flow through sewer pipes into the tank where bacteria break down raw sewage into sludge and water, the water outflowing into a gravel soakaway. Introduction Septic tanks are used to…

Heat islands are parts of the urban landscape where there is a steep temperature variation between that area and cooler surrounding areas. There can be a temperature variation as much as ten degrees. Introduction: We all know that the population of the planet Earth is increasing exponentially. Along with that population increase will be a…

Structures become dilapidated due to old age just like an ordinary human being. The reasons have to be studied properly and solutions arrived at, and only a qualified and experienced engineer can plan the work. Rehabilitation of Older Existing Structures The human body becomes deteriorated upon ageing. To a certain extent, the problem can be…

Light pipes have the advantage of providing natural light and of saving energy. The transmitted light varies over the day and can be used with artificial light to have a constant illuminating level. Such lighting methods are also being used for underground structures which have no access to light. The Importance of Natural Light and…

Building Science is all about other sciences involved in the construction of buildings and other structures. A brief idea of what Building Sciences are all about and how other sciences are involved are illustrated in this article. Introduction to Building Science Civil engineering is the main branch of engineering that is concerned with the construction…