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Versailles Rail Accident and Metal Fatigue
Metal fatigue causes failure of structural elements. This fatigue can be a result of over-stress,…
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Intumescent Paint and Coatings
Spray-on fireproof coatings are an effective method for protecting equipment and structures from fire and…
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Rise of the Roundabouts
Roundabouts in America have come a long way since they were first introduced. Today, traffic…
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Converting Coordinate System Rates for Structural Analysis
Any structural design has to be completely effective in the way the structure behaves when…
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Wöhler Fatique Curves (S-N) for Shearing Stress
August Wöhler, a German engineer, studied the fatigue characteristics of materials under cyclic loading. His studies…
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Characteristics of Rail Transport
Rail transport is the most important medium of transportation across the globe. Railways not only…
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Building Structures to Minimize Blast Injuries
Earlier blasts reminded us of demolitions of buildings in the US. But now, blasting reminds…
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Is this Tibet’s Decade?
A government in exile, a parallel government running in the mainland country, natives protesting across…
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Standard Operation Procedures for Street Sweepers and Cleaners
Street sweeping and cleaning may not look like a technical job, but it is properly…
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After the Flood – Restoring Municipal Services
Floods, rains, and other natural calamities are beyond human control. Despite advancements in technology, excessive…