Structural Engineering 3 min read
Structural Steel Construction Material
Various types of steel are used depending upon the application. The main content of structural steel after iron is carbon.…
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Facts about the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge has been incorporated with all the requisite safety aspects. The effects of enormous wind forces have…
Heavy Machines 3 min read
Asphalt Multi Integrated Roller
A modern Asphalt Multi Integrated Roller has been introduced for road construction that assists in the prevention of asphalt cracks…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
Stresses in the Railway Track
Track clasping has forever been an erratic occurrence resulting in expensive derailments. This article actually describes a method of calculating…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
Coning of Wheels
Coning of wheels is a method of beveling the wheels to avoid depreciation to the wheels and rims. Normally the wheels are…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Cone Crusher
Cone crushers reduce large rocks into smaller sizes for further use in construction. Several types of crushers are used for…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Cranes
There are several types of cranes that are used in the construction industry, in the lifting of heavy consignments, and…
Heavy Machines 3 min read
Excavator
An excavator is extremely useful for the construction industry, and can perform gigantic tasks that may not be possible by…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
For The Shear Stress of It
A continuing series of articles on fundamental structural engineering analyses. Stress Isn’t Always Normal The last article discussed tensile and…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
A Flying Buttress Never Leaves the Ground
A flying buttress may sound like military aircraft, but actually is a structural stonework support popularized during the Gothic era.…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
How to Use a Jackhammer
The jackhammer is a versatile drill that may be powered hydraulically, electrically, or pneumatically. It is used for drilling rocks,…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place: Wonders of Material Engineering
The U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place are two very different buildings to look at in downtown Pittsburgh. However, they…
