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The Preventable Nature of Crane Accidents
Crane accidents can be caused by mechanical failures or human failures in the operations of…
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Disaster Management and Planning
Disaster is a natural calamity which may be in the form of • Drought •…
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FIRE RESISTANT BUILDING
It is reported that in USA fire kills more people each year than all other…
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CYCLONE RESISTANT BUILDINGS
A cyclone is a storm accompanied by high speed whistling and howling winds. It brings…
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IMPROVING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE OF TALL BUILDINGS
Tall buildings are subjected to heavy horizontal forces due to inertia during earthquake. Hence they…
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IMPROVING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE OF SMALL BUILDINGS
The earthquake resistance of small buildings may be increased by taking some precautions and measures…
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SEISMOGRAPH
Seismograph is an instrument for measuring oscillation of earth during earthquakes. It has three major…
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Disaster Resistant Buildings
EARTHQUAKES RESISTANT BUILDINGS An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth surface caused…
PLASTERING
Applying mortar coats on the surfaces of walls, columns, ceiling etc. to get smooth finish…
Benefits of Air-entrained Concrete
Air entrained concrete has microscopic air bubbles in the concrete. Air bubbles provide durability for…