There are several kinds of door styles and materials that are being used for modern houses. The door selection is influenced by the type and style of building where they will be fitted. The major door materials are wood, fiberglass, and steel. However, the external door has a special significance. Door Basics The original doors…
Question 1. Tell me about yourself. This is the first question you could be asked in any interview. This may sound simple but if you are unprepared you could be in big problem. So just prepare yourself for this simple yet difficult question Start with one two lines about yourself, who you are? A brief…
Aqueduct, (from Latin aqua + ducere, “to lead water”), conduit built to convey water. In a restricted sense, aqueducts are structures used to conduct a water stream across a hollow or valley. In modern engineering, however, aqueduct refers to a system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and supporting structures used to convey water from its source to its main distribution point. Such systems…
A degree in structural engineering can be the start of a rewarding civil engineering career for dedicated engineering students. Many areas of specialization are available and qualified graduates may pursue exciting careers with existing structural engineering firms or as independent consultants. Undergraduate Degree Programs Much of the undergraduate coursework required to obtain a degree in…
Concrete mixers For small jobs conc. mixers are used to mix the ingredients of the concrete Following type of concrete mixers are used in the construction Hand felt tilting drum mixers These are smaller capacity mixers ,aggregate cement and water fed in to the drum by hand Loader fed tilting drum mixers These are larger…
It is present on the surface of earth crust in most of the rooks and clay. But to produce the metal bauxite (Al2O3. 2H2O) is ideally suited ore. Properties of Aluminium 1. It is having silver colour and bright lustre. 2. It is very light in weight. 3. It is good conductor of electricity. 4….
Crane accidents can be caused by mechanical failures or human failures in the operations of the cranes. Even the mechanical failures can be a result of improper supervision or maintenance and all point to lack of training and required attention to crane operations by field managers. The Need for Cranes and the Risks Involved Cranes…
Wondering how to measure your roof to estimate required material for roof replacement? Here the process of measurement of the roof is described through easy steps. Introduction Taking the measurement of the roof is very important work before buying materials for re-roofing. You can save significant money and time by estimating the cost of required…
Schmertmann (1978) proposed the soil profiling chart shown in Fig. 2.4A. The chart is based on results from mechanical cone data in “North Central Florida” and also incorporates Begemann’s CPT data. The chart indicates envelopes of zones of common soil type. It also presents boundaries for density of sands and consistency (undrained shear strength) of…
Discrete event simulation permits experimentation in construction by modeling. The results of processes are determined without incurring the actual expenditures on construction. Several discrete event simulation systems have been developed for the construction industry. The Requirement Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is a strong evaluator that is favorable for the designing of construction operations. Simulation analyses normally consist of…