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Durability Properties of Ultra-High Performance Lightweight Concrete (UHPLC) with Expanded Glass
Author(s) Cristin Umbach, Alexander Wetzel and Bernhard Middendorf Abstract It is important to ensure the durability and safety of structures. In the case of newly developed materials that are outside the current rules, it is important to investigate all...
Experimental Study on Engineering Properties of Cement Concrete Reinforced with Nylon and Jute Fibers
Author(s) Naraindas Bheel. Tafsirojjaman, Yue Liu, Paul Awoyera, Aneel Kumar and Manthar Ali Keerio Abstract The use of synthetic fiber and natural fiber for concrete production has been continuously investigated. Most of the materials have become popular for...
PODCAST – 10 Reasons Why You Could Become a Successful Entrepreneur
Episode Info Whether you already have a career you really like or you're just getting started, engineers always want more. They want to improve themselves and their life, do greater things and achieve more. It’s no surprise most of them want to become entrepreneurs....
World’s Largest Infrastructure Project – Sun Cable’s AA PowerLink Project
A colossal US$22-billion infrastructure project will send Australian sunshine more than 3,100 miles (5,000 km) to Singapore, via high-voltage undersea cables. Opening in 2027, it'll be the largest solar farm and battery storage facility in history. [button...
LIFTBOT – the Robotic Digital Worker For Scaffolding
A robot from startup Kewazo that automates material transport for scaffolding construction is one example of how robotics and drone technology are changing the industry. The Liftbot is making inroads in Europe and is proving versatile with adjustments that allow it to...
PODCAST – How Shrewd Construction Companies Use Tech to Build Better Projects
Episode Info The General Contractor of the future will be successful based on their ability to identify, evaluate and implement new technologies. In 2017, computing power became sufficient to open up the doors for some of the toughest challenges in Construction to be...
Inovation in Construction of Moveable Bridges
Bridges are gigantic structures that are usually stationary, so you wouldn’t expect them to move. However, certain bridges are specifically constructed to do so! We’re talking about the Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Heatherwick...
The World ‘s Deepest Pool Has Been Built in Dubai
In 1999 DUBAI put itself on the map with what was then the world's tallest and first ever “seven star” hotel, but that’s now seen as a warm-up. In the years since, the city has laid claim to the World's Largest Mall, Largest Fountain, Largest Airport Terminal, Longest...
Building One of The World’s Tallest Wooden Buildings Stories from Sweden
Work has been completed on one of the world's tallest timber towers. Reaching an impressive height of 75 m, the Sara Cultural Centre, by White Arkitekter, is also very sustainable and the firm expects it to become carbon negative after 50 years. [button...