Saad Iqbal 
Dry density is an important concept in geotechnical engineering. When you’re in the field for soil compaction, you need to know the parameters that affect the dry density of soil. You might also be looking for related terms like dry unit weight of soil, bulk density of soil, or density of soil solids. Definition of … Read more
The 4R principle deals with how we use plastic goods and solid waste in our daily lives. Reduce, Recycle, Refuse, and Reuse are the four R’s that protects the environment and prevent land pollution. It is a way to enhance the recycling process of plastic and other solid waste. Let us just take a closer … Read more
Chain surveying is a very common method of surveying that is used for less-precise but quick results. It is the simplest of all other methods of surveying like traversing, topography, or plane table surveying. Chain surveying is a very old method but is still used at times when you don’t have proper equipment and technologies … Read more
Camber in road construction is an elevated road surface at the median part in comparison to the edges. It is a cross-slope from the diagonal direction and civil engineers design this camber in roads and highways. Camber is provided in road to remove or drain rain water and surface runoff from the pavement as quickly … Read more
Slump test is a laboratory or site experiment civil engineers perform to assess the workability of the concrete. With such, the test is also referred to as slump cone test or concrete workability slump test. During concrete pouring, you need to check the uniform quality of concrete in terms of consistency and workability. Fresh concrete … Read more
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This book of Engineering Communication is by the authors Charles W. Knisely & Karin I. Kinsely. It is a must-to-have book for all engineers who want to learn communication. With this book in pdf format you got 607 pages of pure guidelines and free access to stream of information about engineering communication. Kinsely has formulated … Read more
Are you looking for ways to revitalize the beauty of worn wood floors? Are you wondering how pros create wooden floors like glass? No one loves to look at a wooden floor that is splintering and falling apart. But not to worry: these easy and simple steps allow you to go DIY way to make … Read more
Role of project owner in construction safety has always been a debatable subject. Most owners are a bit reluctant in actively participating in safety measures at the project. They take it as a part of a contractor’s work and leave it for him to take care of. But such should not be the case. I … Read more
The efficiency of the construction industry is at stack because of construction waste generation and due to its direct impact on the environment. The future and sustainability of this gigantic industry lie heavily on material handling and waste management at construction site. Because such wastage and general are depleting environmental resources speedily. Today, a key … Read more
Great things never came from comfort zones and being a contractor you can’t afford to be a trivial in the business. The growing and harsh competition require a solid profile and you can’t win project bids without your reputation. Your repute, as a contractor, do passes from your past clients to potential clients. Your greatness … Read more