A civil site engineer must have good site knowledge in =to be able to work well on project. A civil engineer is an important member of a team that works to design and build civil engineering structures. In the UK, civil engineering teams must use a civil site engineer to ensure that their plan will … Read more
SPC is acronym of Stone Plastic Composite or Stone polymer composite that is a rigid core luxury vinyl flooring type. Because of its plethora of benefits, it has just taken the flooring industry by surprise. However, you’ve just arrived with a lot of questions in mind like what is SPC Vinyl flooring, why it’s the … Read more
So you’re undertaking space planning of your building and are wondering ways to deal with dead end corridors in accordance with the building code. Well, by definition, dead end corridors only have an exit in one direction. With such, life-safety during an event of fire makes it a critical component inside a building. The concept … Read more
Gravel and limestone are two of widely used type of aggregates with variety of applications in construction industry. It is often used as a sub-base material or as primary material for paving driveways. But there’s a big debate out there that which one is better for driveways – lime stone or gravel? Affiliate disclaimer: The … Read more
If you’ve ever been disturbed by the existence of wood mites, you’ll know how difficult it is to eliminate them permanently. While you might have a few other insects present in your house, wood mites remain the most widespread. They also dig tunnels into the wood, making their homes within them. Although they are harmless, … Read more
So, you’re wondering does heat kill mold? Is your bathroom or kitchen prone to black mold growing? Are you suffering from allergies or asthma? If yes! You’re not alone. What is mold? Well, it’s a very common and horrible problem that many people have been fighting. It looks just like black cotton, with tiny little … Read more
At times in truss structures and under particular loading configurations, some members do not carry the load. Such members are referred to as zero force member in truss. Generally, they are used to boost the strength of trusses and provide future supports with modification of the administered loading configuration. So, what actually is a zero … Read more
While undertaking deep excavations for construction of foundations, engineers face difficulties in terms of expulsion of subsoil water. That’s where a wellpoint system serves as the best dewatering tool for lowering the water table below excavation levels. A wellpoint dewatering system consists of a series of shallow wells, known as wellpoints. We install these wellpoints … Read more
Cantilever footing is a special type of shallow foundation that takes the load of eccentrically loaded column and transmits it to the adjacent foundation. It is a type of combined footing where two isolated foundations is joined using a strap beam. Hence, we also name it as a strap footing or a balance footing. From … Read more
Prestressed concrete is the most extensively used form of structural concrete beside conventional reinforced concrete. In process of prestressing, we enhance the tensile strength of the structural element like a slab or beam. We introduce tensions steel wires or cables that induce compression in the concrete. We do this process before applying the external load … Read more