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Why is a wood structure better at withstanding an earthquake than steel?
by Merkur Alibali Wood vs Steel Wood buildings are lighter and less expensive to build. Based on current building codes wood structures...
Structures Insider
Jan 16, 2022


“Mirror Mirror on the wall”, who is the greatest ARCHITECT of them all, and why?
by Sherif Issa I am sure you’ll get a lot of answers to the very same question. Some will be driven by personal opinion, some by an...
Structures Insider
Dec 27, 2021


Civil Engineer Career Path by Abdullah Ali Abbasi
by Abdullah Ali Abbasi Civil engineering is all about the construction and rehabilitation of structures. It is one of the oldest known...
Structures Insider
Sep 29, 2021


Why are some homes spared while others are totally destroyed in a Wildfire?
by Brian Hval Wildfires destroy homes and memories! Here is what you can do to minimize the risk! Lots of tips for the fire protection of...
Brian Hval
Aug 31, 2021


Why do people use frost-free or frost-protected shallow foundations (FPSF) in cold climates?
by Brian Hval Frost protected shallow foundations (FPSF) are used in cold climates because they are a cost-effective alternative to...
Brian Hval
Aug 5, 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


Which building has the world's deepest foundations?
QUESTION OF THE WEEK Twin's Towers of Malaysia has the world's deepest foundations. Which is situated in Kaula— Lampur Malaysia. The...
Lochan Yadev
Jun 23, 2021


What is landscaping? How it proves beneficial to our properties?
𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including living...
Lochan Yadev
Jun 10, 2021


Romanesque architecture and Gothic architecture
The National Palace of Pena is a 19th-century Romanticist castle situated in the municipality of Sintra, Portugal.
Joakim Silva
May 27, 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


How to effectively build a working day on remote work with family and children at home
Sponsored by Jobsora In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many employees were sent by employers to work remotely. This is due...
Jobsora
Apr 21, 2021


How the USA Plans To Return To the Usual Work in the Office
After the quarantine, things will return to normal (or whatever the new normal will look like).
Jobsora
Apr 15, 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


Trends in the Labour Market 2020 – 2021
It's a new world order, and the way we live is changing faster than we could ever have imagined. Who could have foreseen that the businesses
Jobsora
Apr 5, 2021


The Factors that Need to be Considered When Insuring Commercial Property
Every kind of business company or enterprise needs to have commercial property insurance, whether the company owns the building or they...
Sarah Dawson
Mar 31, 2021


Construction Materials That You Need as Homeowners | Simply explained
Whenever you think of building a home for yourself or a commercial place, there are some essential materials that you will definitely...
Sarah Dawson
Mar 29, 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


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


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
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