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Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Abstract “Continuously reinforced concrete pavement” as the title suggests this type of pavement is reinforced…
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CASE STUDY – WORLD TRADE CENTER COLLAPSE.
The collapse of the World Trade Center (WTC) towers on September 11, 2001, was as sudden as…
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TREATMENTS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF A STRUCTURE TO IMPROVE BLAST RESISTING MECHANISM
FLOOR SLABS Treatments for conventional flat slab design are as follows: 1. More attention must…
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Design Aspects for Terrorist Resistant Buildings
ABSTRACT: All western democracies are now acutely aware of the apocalyptic consequences of a well-orchestrated…
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General Requirements for Performing Work at Heights
A.Duty to provide fall protection – Where employees are required or allowed to walk or work while performing…
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PLANNING FOR MEETING OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Principle of planning involves planning for meeting the following requirements also: 1. Sanitary convenience 2.…
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PLANNING FOR SUITABLE UTILITY
Principles of planning for suitable utility are: 1. Roominess 2. Furniture Requirements 3. Groupings 4.…
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PLANNING SUITABLE ORIENTATION
Orientation means setting out the plan of the building with respect to north-south and east-west…
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PLANNING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A building should be planned in such a manner that it gives maximum day lighting,…
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PLANNING
All buildings should be properly planned, keeping in view the various requirements of a good…