Underground tunnels are engineering marvels that connect cities, transport people and goods, and even house utilities. But how do engineers build tunnels beneath rivers, mountains, and urban landscapes without them collapsing? Let’s explore the fascinating science behind tunnel construction! 🚧🔬 1. Why Build Underground? 🌍🏗️ Tunnels offer unique advantages over surface roads and bridges: ✅…
Ramps are of great importance in any high-rise building. Ramps provide safe access to the building for heavy materials such as heavy machineries. In many countries the construction of a ramp in a building is made compulsory by law abiding bodies to provide safe and convenient access to people with disabilities as by the help…
A staircase is an integral part of a building. It is a series of steps arranged in an order so that people can go from one floor of a building to another . The stair should be as per standard design principles and constructed in a such a manner that people can negotiate the steps with ease. A staircase…
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 for low income population centers in earthquake zones? The World Population And Earthquake Facts Note: The techniques and materials discussed in this article are for general information only. Seismic building…
Projects involve many technical, commercial and financial matters. The addition of a lot of people to already complex issues is a ready pot for disputes to arise due to ambiguities and ego clashes. Dispute resolution strategies for construction project become a must for completion of projects. Why Do Disputes Arise In Construction Projects The construction…
For generating a comfortable and healthy living condition inside a building, proper ventilation is very necessary. This can be natural, mechanical, or a combination of both. Designing and implementing a ventilation system is the province of mechanical, design, and HVAC engineers. Effective Ventilation of Buildings – Introduction Ventilation of buildingsis the process of circulating fresh…
Ceramic spheres of microscopic sizes are a part of thermal insulation paint. These spheres are hollow and thus less conductive, leading to heat insulation. The paints are also lighter and have many other additional properties which give it an advantage over other paints. The Development of Thermal Insulation Paint Ceramic insulation coatings were originally developed…
Epoxies are initially in a liquid state that is changed by chemical reaction to a solid state. The basic components in epoxy are hardeners and resins. Due to their excellent properties, epoxy floors, epoxy primer, and epoxy glue are extremely popular. What is Epoxy? Epoxy is a thermosetting polymer that is produced from a reaction…
Construction in areas prone to flooding presents some very different considerations than in other developments. Availability of flood insurance and varied best construction practices are the main challenges in these locations. Location, Location, Location Lush vegetative growth, fertile soils, million dollar views, cheaper land, and all the fishing anyone could ask for. Just some of…
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? Reasonable Resistance While it is difficult and costly to construct a completely fireproof structure, it is reasonable…