Highway Engineering 3 min read
How Recycled Concrete Is Used for Fill
Recycled concrete can be used for structural fills if it is properly pulverized to a uniform size to aid compaction.…
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Concrete Roads vs Asphalt Roads
Asphalt roads wear more than concrete roads, but many countries are replacing concrete roads with asphalt because it is cheaper,…
Highway Engineering 3 min read
Using Recycled Tires in Pavement is Green Construction Technology
Using ground-up recycled tires improves asphalt pavement while utilizing an unwanted waste by-product of the transportation industry. RMAC is recognized…
Seamanship
Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat. It involves topics and development of specialised skills including: navigation and international maritime law; weather, meteorology and…
Highway 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…
Highway Engineering 4 min read
Role of the Manager in Highway Road Projects
Highway road project management is not an easy task. It is a demanding job that requires good communication skills, knowledge…
Highway Engineering 5 min read
Geometric Design of Highways and Roadways
Geometric design of highways and roadways refers to road engineering design features, notably horizontal and vertical alignment. Its main purpose…
Highway Engineering 4 min read
Road Construction: History and Procedure
Road Construction Methods have changed a lot since the first roads were built in about 4000 BC. Read on to…
Offshore Technology 9 min read
Wave and Wind Loads
he analysis, design and construction of offshore structures is undeniably a very demanding set of procedures that an engineer has…
Highway Engineering 5 min read
How are Roads Built Over Swamps?
Construction of roads over swamps require special attention. Either the soil has to be removed or otherwise,it has to be strengthened by…
Offshore Technology 2 min read
Morison equation
In fluid dynamics the Morison equation is a semi-empirical equation for the inline force on a body in oscillatory flow. It is sometimes called the MOJS…
Highway Engineering 3 min read
Basics of Seismic Vibration Control
Though earthquakes can produce devastating damages to life and property, modern technologies of seismic vibration control such as building elevation…
