Being a traditional unit for land measuring, a lot of people have confusion like how much is an acre in square feet or how many square feet for 1 acre. Whether you’re in Real estate or belong to any relevant trade of construction sector, understanding Acre and its conversion from sq ft to Acre or … Read more
You might have heard the concept of flitch or flitched beam during a historic renovation project and are now wondering, what is a flitch beam? its purpose and benefits. A flitch beam, also referred to as flitched beam is a composite beam that uses vertical steel plates as reinforcement for wooden beams. These steel plates … Read more
So, that arch over an elevated space looks amazing to you and you’re wondering what are some parts of components of an arch. Well, an arch is a structural component that spans a clear opening or space just like a beam. It carries the imposing vertical loading as in case of a window, an arch … Read more
The manufacturing sector forms a vital part of many countries’ gross domestic product (GDP). For example, in the US, manufacturing typically accounts for around 11% of the country’s total GDP. It is a vital employer of both skilled and semi-skilled staff and helps to stimulate the wider economy. In every form of manufacturing, one of … Read more
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