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Fundamental knowledge of Stress and Strain in Civil Engineering | Structures Insider
Stress and Strain are fundamentals of the Civil Engineering discipline and are not to be confused Solid Mechanics look into various...
Structures Insider
Nov 5, 2021


Wind Energy Overview: Onshore vs Offshore farm costs
Introduction to Wind Energy Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable technologies globally due to falling costs and...
Richard Jones
Oct 29, 2021


Procurement strategies to deliver better value for clients.
The continuing search for maximum value for money in construction work has, in recent years, increasingly focused attention upon the...
Max Rodriguez
Sep 8, 2021


Richest Civil Engineer Mexican Carlos Slim reveals the advice he would give his 25-year-old self
if he were to give his 25-year-old self advice, Carlos Slim, the founder of Grupo Carso, would say...
Richard Jones
Jul 29, 2021


Different types of Truss Structures
by Khalad Bin Introduction Trusses are widely used in bridges, buildings, and other infrastructures. The function of a truss is to...
Khalad Bin
Jul 23, 2021


Aerospace Engineer Career Advice
by H. Larry Elman When you started your career as an engineer, what was your initial months like? Was it tough? Were you scared? I did...
H. Larry Elman
Jul 15, 2021


Career Advice: Do I need an engineering degree to be in engineering?
By Joakim Silva Q: Do you think that you could have gone as far in your field without an engineering degree? I would like to introduce...
Joakim Silva
May 18, 2021


Four key actions within a sustainable mobility approach as defined by Banister
Introduction Banister’s sustainable mobility paradigm published in 2007 is a very influential paper with stated principles being realised...
Richard Jones
May 11, 2021


Why is the coning of a wheel provided?
by Lochan Yadav Coning Of Wheel: The rim or flanges of the wheels are never made flat but they are in the shape of a cone with a slope of...
Lochan Yadev
Apr 7, 2021


What are the different types of gradients used on railway tracks?
Any departure of track from the level is known as grade or gradient.
Lochan Yadev
Mar 25, 2021


Montevideo: A New York skyscraper located in Rotterdam with an Uruguayan heritage
General Info 📚 Floor count: 43 Floors Area: 57,530 m2 (619,200 sq ft) Lifts/elevators: 7 Architectural style: Modernism Total Height:...
Structures Insider
Mar 4, 2021


The Art of Scale in Construction: A Miniature House
By: Studio Destto “THE ART OF SCALE IN CONSTRUCTION” THE INCREDIBLE CONSTRUCTION OF A MINIATURE HOUSE WITH CEMENT AND BRICKS BY STUDIO...
Studio Destto
Feb 15, 2021


Can storm damage be minimized with better building standards? Insurance companies and homeowners
By: Brian Hval Why are US houses in hurricane risk areas not built to withstand them? I understand the argument about using local...
Structures Insider
Feb 10, 2021


Hard and Soft Engineering Solutions to Flooding and Erosion in Coastal Areas.
Hard and soft engineering solutions to protect coastal areas from the increase in flooding and erosion as a result of rising sea levels.
Theo Pascal
Feb 1, 2021


What are the precautions to avoid the foundation failures in black cotton soil?
By: Lochan Yadav BLACK COTTON SOIL Black cotton soil has a tendency to shrink and swell excessively. It is basically due to the presence...
Structures Insider
Jan 19, 2021


Why the Millennium bridge experienced unexpected swaying?
Due to the crowd- 👫 loading and synchronous lateral excitation caused on an opening day, the London Millennium bridge was swaying too...
Structures Insider
Dec 22, 2020


What are the different types of bituminous surfaces?
Post from: Lochan Yadav What is Bituminous Road The bituminous road consists of their surface with bituminous materials which is also...
Structures Insider
Dec 20, 2020


What are the methods of seismic analysis of buildings and what is the criteria for choosing one?
The way I know it, there are 3 methods to perform seismic analysis of buildings depending on basic factors like building height and...
Structures Insider
Dec 14, 2020


How to design a Surface Water Treatment Plant for your University Coursework
Water treatment removes contaminants and undesirable components or reduces their concentration so that the water becomes fit for its desired
Structures Insider
Nov 27, 2020


The 5 Greatest Engineers of All Times
Engineering has been transforming our world and bringing innovation. Here are the 5 greatest engineers in the industry of Civil, Computing,.
Richard Jones
Nov 2, 2020


The difference between Buckling, Compression & Shear
A column is a structural element that transfers the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below through compression....
Structures Insider
Oct 18, 2020
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