2. Crib Retaining Wall Crib retaining walls are a form of gravity wall. They are constructed of interlocking individual boxes made from timber or pre-cast concrete. Then, the boxes are filled with ...

Reading time: 1 minute Road transportation is an essential network for any country. This article discusses the classification of roads based on many factors, such as materials, locations, and traffic.

Reading time: 1 minute In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it's inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of ...

Reading time: 1 minute This article gives you a holistic idea about two popular project management techniques: PERT and CPM. In this article, you will learn about the significance, uses, methodology ...

Reading time: 1 minute The construction industry is a complex web of laws, regulations, ethics, and policies that must always be followed. From the health and safety of workers to environmental ...

Beam width (b) The ratio of beam depth to its width is recommended to be between 1.5 to 2 with upper bound 2 being the most common used. The reinforcement arrangement is one of major factors that ...

Reading time: 1 minute Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite is a type of material wherein a polymer is reinforced with fibers, falling into the category of composite materials. These materials are ...

where: l u: unsupported length of the member r: radius of gyration of its cross section K: constant to reflect end conditions of the column; distance between two inflection points (Alignment chart is ...

Reading time: 1 minute Underpinning is a method for repair and strengthening of building foundations. Underpinning methods, procedures and their applications in strengthening of different types of ...

Reading time: 1 minute Transparent aluminum or Aluminum Oxynitride (ALON) is an optically transparent aluminum which is a crystalline substance made of aluminate powder alloys. Aluminum being a ...

Reading time: 1 minute Sustainable building materials are becoming increasingly popular as more and more people focus on preserving the environment. As architects, construction workers, and homeowners ...

Reading time: 1 minute There are different types of doors used in building works classified based on placing of components, method of construction, working operations and construction material used. A ...