Earthquake prone areas always exert great pressure on economy and social security. Safety is the most important aspect of bridge building for earthquake areas. Modern technology has now enabled engineers to build earthquake resistant bridges economically yet keeping the reliability factor intact. Bridges do not just connect two far-off places; they serve a greater purpose….
Uncertainties in an engineering system can be mainly attributed to ambiguity and vagueness in defining the variables and parameters of the system and their relations. This gives rise to problems in structural reliability analysis which can endanger structural safety. Structural Designs Are Based On Assumptions Structural safety and structural reliability are the most important aspects…
Truss bridges are amongst a variety of bridge designs that are being used for road traffic. The basic shape of a truss bridge is like a right triangle, with the hypotenuse extending to the abutments. There are two similar trusses at each of the road sides. Basics of Truss Bridges Truss is a formation produced…
The immersed tube method of tunnel construction involves making the tunnel in segments at more convenient locations and then bringing them to the site and immersing them to join up with each other. It is a cost effective alternative to tunnels bored in place. The first of these was built in Michigan under the Detroit…
Transport engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with all means of transport, including road, rail, air, and sea. The latest technology and machinery has made it possible to travel across distant regions in very little time. This article provides insight into transportation engineering. What Is Transportation Engineering? If you stay at a single…
Bike paths are as important as highways and proper design guidelines must be followed while designing them. Bicycle safety tips are an important aspect of design and what types of roads are suitable for bikers will be discussed in this article. Read on to know about best bike path designs. Designing a bike path is…
Portland cement concrete is a strong, dependable, and relatively inexpensive construction material. Until it is stressed under tension, that is. Then it typically exhibits only about 15% of its equivalent compressive strength, which can spell catastrophe for structural applications. Portland cement concrete, usually just referred to as concrete, is an impressive building material. The first…
Homeowners in the US are facing unprecedented difficulties with their septic systems. Industry insiders are quick to place blame for septic system failures on powdered laundry detergents, high rainfall, and cheap toilet paper. This article addresses each problem in order. Aging septic systems in the US and around the globe are being hit by attacks…
The structural health of bridges need constant monitoring to prevent collapses that can be sudden and disastrous. Distances and the number of such bridges require a lot of time, money, and labor for any such monitoring to be feasible. Wireless bridge monitoring solves these problems fairly easily. Bridges form an essential part of any road or rail…
Utilizing a broad knowledge of civil and mechanical engineering along with one or more specialty skill sets, structural engineering consulting provides an invaluable resource for the design/build process. The Role of Structural Engineering Consulting While structural engineers generally have a broad knowledge base and skill set that can be applied in many areas of civil…