In the evolving urban development landscape, sustainable construction practices have become a cornerstone of progressive cities aiming to reduce their environmental footprint. Durham, North Carolina, stands out as a beacon of such innovation, primarily through its commitment to integrating eco-friendly methods within its construction projects. Central to this initiative is the role of efficient waste … Read more
When you’re thinking about the best type of foundation for a soil type that lacks firm strata or bedrock; you’re left with two options – pier foundation or pile foundation. Pier foundation is ideal for smaller applications. They can easily act as a stable foundation for sheds or small living units. On the other hand, … Read more
Are you annoyed of low-slump and super-hard concrete that is stiff and refuses to flow in forms? If Yes, you need superplasticizers. What are superplasticizers? Superplasticizers are admixtures that increase the workability and flow ability of concrete without the need to add excess water. These additives act like high range water reducers and allow designers … Read more
The engineering field is often mistaken for a monorail race. The traditional view is that engineering societies attract professionals without soft skills, who will eventually launch missiles into space or create new software applications during the day and play video games at night. This illustration is a myth that’s why in today’s article we are … Read more
Finding the difference between bridge and culvert is very important when you’re working on a highway construction project. Both bridge and culvert are important structures for the infrastructure development of any country or region. But there’s a common confusion between these two vital structures among students as well as engineers. Both culvert and bridge span … Read more
High Strain Dynamic Pile Testing or PDA Pile Testing is an alternate pile testing technique which takes less time for test preparation and conducting, compared to the conventional static pile load test. This test method is used to obtain the force and velocity through measured strain and acceleration induced in a pile during the impact … Read more