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Steel Trusses
Overtaking the wood truss as a popular choice for structural design, the steel truss has…
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Structural Testing
Computer models are useful in structural analysis, but are no substitute for laboratory testing. An…
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Low Cost Software for Structural Engineering Design
Tedious hand calculations and slide rules for structural engineering design and analysis has given way…
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Bridge Construction – Design Considerations and Materials
Bridges have been constructed since ancient times. Simple bridges constructed from felled trees have been…
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Bridge Construction
Bridge construction has been improved tremendously with the advancement in science and technology. Better and…
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Measuring Urban Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is caused by unwanted sounds that intrude into our daily lives. The increasing…
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Water Chlorination History – The mid-1800s through the early 1900s
Preliminary use of water chlorination took place in the mid to late 1800's. The history…
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Best Websites for Civil Engineers
It is not an easy task to find the best websites and forums for civil…
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Effect of Speeding Trains and Pressure Changes in the Chunnel
Pressure valves in the Chunnel involve an important design concept. The designers of the Chunnel…
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Construction of the Seikan Tunnel
The Seikan Tunnel is one of the best examples of engineering. Its construction process provided…