Structural Engineering 3 min read
Strain Can Be Stressful
What do pasta, muscles, and a roof truss have in common? They all can be strained, although only one experiences…
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Structural Engineering 3 min read
An Introduction to Earthquake Engineering: Goals, Technology, and Research Methods
Earthquake engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that influences the life and property of all human beings. It is…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Base Isolation in Seismic Engineering
In this age of technological evolution, the field of seismic engineering has a reputation for creative thinking and advanced technology…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
Soil Compaction Equipment
A variety of equipment is used for soil compaction. A road roller is one of the main items of equipment…
Soil Mechanics 5 min read
What is Soil Mechanics?
Soil is formed in layers due to the physical, chemical, and biological processes that include transformation of soil materials. Soil…
Pavement Engineering 5 min read
Pavement Maintenance: Pounds of Prevention vs. Tons of Cure
Ever hit a pothole at 70mph? To paraphrase Ben Franklin, do a little preventive work now and save a lot…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Tension and Compression, the Yin and Yang of Structural Engineering
A continuing series of articles on fundamental structural engineering analyses. In this article the tensile and compressive stress in structural…
Heavy Machines 3 min read
Sand Making Machines
Sand making is important for the construction industry, foundry, and other applications. Sand is produced by a sand making plant…
Highway Engineering 4 min read
Road Traffic Safety Barriers
Life is precious, and should not be wasted by road accidents. Use of the road safety features and proper driving…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
So You Want To Build a Structure
This is the first in a series of articles reviewing specific structural engineering basics and design processes. In this introductory…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Application of Moment of Force in Structural Engineering
One of the fundamental engineering analyses performed for structural applications is determining the moment of force. Unexpected twisting or turning…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
Selecting Fasteners for Structural Applications
Joining individual and assembled elements together is the bread and butter of structural engineering. A crucial part in many of…
