Articles
Effect of Aggregate Types on the Mechanical Properties of Traditional Concrete and Geopolymer Concrete
Author(s) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Majmaah University, AL-Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia Abstract For the same concrete quality, different types of coarse aggregates may result in different mechanical properties....
5 Amazing Parking Garages Around the World
When we think of car parking systems, we think of a simple lot where cars are left and then picked up when it’s time to go. However, some auto parkings are true marvels of engineering such as car lifts, flooding garages, and car park stackers.These structures bring...
UK’s Huge and Controversial Mega Projects, Could Change The Nation
In the middle of a pandemic, the UK laid out a bold vision for its future - and its fate lies in the hands of construction and infrastructure. “Over the past few decades, we've failed to invest enough in the United Kingdom, which has meant that the quality of our...
Guide to Buy a Core Drill – Practical and Essential Tips to Choose a Right Bit or Core Drill
Are you looking for a core drill to buy or rent? Do you know what kind of core drill or core bit is suitable for your job? Do you know which brands are available in the market right now? Do you like to compare technical specifications and competitors prices? In this ...
Construction and Performance Monitoring of Innovative Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Bridge
Author(s) Haena Kim, Byungkyu Moon, Xinyu Hu 1,Hosin (David) Lee, Gum-Sung Ryu, Kyung-Taek Koh, Changbin Joh, Byung-Suk Kim and Brian Keierleber Abstract The application of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) materials in rehabilitating bridges and...
Porosity Evaluation of Concrete Containing Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Durability Assessment through Volume of Permeable Voids and Water Immersion Conditions
Author(s) by Manish Kewalramani and Ahmad Khartabi Abstract Concrete containing supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) as partial replacement of ordinary Portland cement is regarded as green and durable concrete, with several advantages such as improved...
Investigating Optimal Confinement Behaviour of Low-Strength Concrete through Quantitative and Analytical Approaches
Author(s) Mujahid Ali, Sheraz Abbas, Bashir Salah, Javed Akhter, Waqas Saleem, Sani Haruna, Shah Room 7 and Isyaka Abdulkadir Abstract Reinforced concrete is used worldwide in the construction industry. In past eras, extensive research has been conducted and...
Building Sponge Cities in China
In its battle against the floods, China is upgrading cities so they welcome water, rather than hold it back.
Do You Know about Reasons of Buildings’ Collapse?
Buildings are engineered to be sturdy and withstand the test of time but sometimes things can go terribly wrong. When this happens it can lead to catastrophic consequences such as the death of many people. One example of this is the Sampoong Department Store...