Posted inStructural Engineering
U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place: Wonders of Material Engineering
The U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place are two very different buildings to look at…
Posted inStructural Engineering
Strain Can Be Stressful
What do pasta, muscles, and a roof truss have in common? They all can be…
Posted inStructural Engineering
An Introduction to Earthquake Engineering: Goals, Technology, and Research Methods
Earthquake engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that influences the life and property of…
Posted inStructural Engineering
Base Isolation in Seismic Engineering
In this age of technological evolution, the field of seismic engineering has a reputation for…
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Soil Compaction Equipment
A variety of equipment is used for soil compaction. A road roller is one of…
Posted inSoil Mechanics
What is Soil Mechanics?
Soil is formed in layers due to the physical, chemical, and biological processes that include…
Posted inPavement Engineering
Pavement Maintenance: Pounds of Prevention vs. Tons of Cure
Ever hit a pothole at 70mph? To paraphrase Ben Franklin, do a little preventive work…
Posted inStructural Engineering
Tension and Compression, the Yin and Yang of Structural Engineering
A continuing series of articles on fundamental structural engineering analyses. In this article the tensile…
Posted inHeavy Machines
Sand Making Machines
Sand making is important for the construction industry, foundry, and other applications. Sand is produced…
Posted inHighway Engineering
Road Traffic Safety Barriers
Life is precious, and should not be wasted by road accidents. Use of the road…