Marvin Young

It is crucial for engineer to have adequate information regarding possible ground movements and identify its characteristics to consider proper...

Procedures used for dewatering plans for an excavation includes selection of dewatering method, determination of hydraulic parameter, determination...

There are several site factors that lead to increase construction of heavy civil projects. These factors are not the same from one project to another...

Specification tolerances for concrete foundation construction as per ACI 117M such as tolerances for plumb line deviation, location displacement,...

The construction of stones bonded together with mortar is called stone masonry. Stone masonry footing is a structural foundation constructed to...

Precast piles and driven cast in piles make use of steel pipes. In the case of precast or totally performed piles, there are two classification such...

Researchers have developed a stretchable, flexible patch that could make it easier to perform ultrasound imaging on odd-shaped structures, such as engine parts, turbines, reactor pipe elbows and railroad tracks -- objects that are difficult to examine using conventional ultrasound equipment. The ultrasound patch is a versatile and more convenient tool to inspect machine and building parts for defects and damage deep below the surface.

There are various types of defects in timber as a construction material. These defects in timber can be due to natural forces, fungi, insects and...

Various types of loads are considered for design of bridge structures. These loads and their combinations decides the safety of the bridge...

Researchers have now demonstrated the ability to create amorphous metal, or metallic glass, alloys using 3-D printing technology, opening the door to a variety of applications -- such as more efficient electric motors, better wear-resistant materials, higher strength materials, and lighter weight structures.

Proper precautions for the storage of cement such as duration and place of storage, arrangement, atmospheric moisture content etc. is necessary after...

Mortar is a paste formed by the addition of water to the mixture of binding material and fine aggregate. It plays vital role in constructions. There...

Fixtures and fastenings are provided for doors and windows to provide operating facilities, security for rooms and ease of opening and closing etc....

What is Thermal Insulation of Buildings? In general, people living in hot regions wants to make their inside atmosphere very cool similarly people...

What is Pitched Roof? Pitched roof is a type of roof which is provided with some slope as structure covering. We know that the roofs are generally...

M40 grade stands for it’s a mix of concrete with a characteristic compressive strength of 40 N/mm2. The mix design procedure for M40 grade concrete...

Different types of pipes are used for underground drains construction. The properties of these pipes and type of drainage required decides the...

There are number of factors that cause the structure to excessively lean or settle. For example, liquefaction of soil beneath the foundation after...

Various defects occur during construction in deep excavations such as leakage through retaining wall, dewatering during excavation, retaining wall...

The structure of soil is formed by the geometrical arrangement of soil particles with respect to each other. Different soils contain different...

Timber is a favorite construction material from the historic time and now, one of the favorite construction material of the future. Timber...

Researchers suggest a new methodology to establish urban modifiers that affect the building habitability in seismic risk areas.

Purpose of high performance lightweight concrete utilization is to reduce cost or enhance functionality of the structure or the combination thereof....

High performance lightweight concrete is produced by carefully mixing specified amount of cement, sand, lightweight aggregate, different pozzolans...

Building structures close to the excavation for deep foundations may suffer settlement and subsequent cracking and even failure. Therefore, it is...

What is a Floating Foundation? A foundation is laid on ground by excavating some amount of soil. After that, a structure is built on it. In case of...

What is a Pressuremeter? A pressuremeter is a device which is used to determine the stress strain relations of in-situ soil by pumping it into the...

The concrete is manufactured using cement, sand, gravel and water as the main components materials. The active material in concrete is cement which...

Sedimentation is the process of removing suspended coarser particles in water by settling down them to the bottom of tank. For a particle to settle...

The components of sewer sanity project cost such as design and construction cost are discussed in the following sections. Components of sewer...

What is a Curve in Roads? A curve is nothing but an arc which connects two straight lines which are separated by some angle called deflection angle....

Strength, resistance against failure is the important property of any civil engineering material. Every material is to be tested for its strength...

The layout of water distribution system tells us the network of pipes provided in the area and helps to determine the repair locations if any damages...

Pile foundation that is constructed to resist the uplift forces can be called as Tension Piles. These are also called as uplift piles or anchor...

There are four techniques used to set grade and line in the construction of sanitary sewer system. One of these methods or combination thereof may be...

What is Column Kicker? Why it is Used in the Construction? Column Kicker is a small concrete step used at the bottom of columns or walls to make sure...

Design and construction requirements such as elevation of structure, foundations, anchorage and connections, use of fill and other factors for flood...

Ductility is the ability of reinforced concrete members to undergo considerable deflection prior to failure. This characteristic of reinforced...

There are various types of liners used for sewer sanitary system such as cast in place liners, chemically attached liners and mechanically attached...

Researchers have developed new technology for switching heat flows 'on' or 'off'.

There are various reasons that enforce dewatering of foundation excavation such as to keep excavation bottom dry, prevent ground water or soil...

There are number of excavation methods which are used for deep foundation construction such as full open cut method, bracing excavation, anchored...

There are various factors that may lead to failure in deep excavations. Those factors will be discussed briefly. Causes of Failure in Deep...

What is pile drivability? It is the ability of the pile to be driven to a designated depth without suffering without sustaining damages. The ultimate...

If bridge structure has aesthetically pleasant appearance, it will contribute the improvement of city and landscape appearances. However, there are...

Researchers have taken a key step toward the rapid manufacture of flexible computer screens and other stretchable electronic devices, including soft robots.

Bacteria could be programmed to efficiently produce drugs, thanks to breakthrough research into synthetic biology using engineering principles.

Inspired by our bodies' sensory capabilities, researchers have developed a platform for creating soft robots with embedded sensors that can sense movement, pressure, touch, and even temperature.

A research team is solving a high-tech waste problem while addressing the environmental challenge of stormwater run-off. The researchers have shown they can greatly strengthen permeable pavements by adding waste carbon fiber composite material. Their recycling method doesn't require using much energy or chemicals -- a critical factor for recycling waste materials.