CEMENT
Cement is a commonly used binding material in the construction. The cement is obtained by burning a mixture of calcareous (calcium) and argillaceous (clay) material at a very high temperature…
History of Civil Engineering
The history of civil engineering can be traced back to 4000 BC when the sole means of construction was human labor, lacking any sophisticated equipment. With advancement in all spheres of…
Civil Engineering Disciplines
This section deals with the civil engineering fields. As a Civil Engineer a vast world of imagination and dreams are opened to us. The Field of civil engineering is so…
Notes on Conceptual Architecture
Conceptual architecture explores different senses and material to bring new ideas to a building, constructing something entirely new apart from traditional construction and design. The Greek Example When the great…
Andrea Palladio – Renaissance Architect
The term Palladian architecture brings to mind formal buildings and sprawling mansions in the classical style. Palladio started out inspired by the Romans and rather outdid them with the originality…
Architecture: from Static to Dynamic
Since the beginning of architecture, values such as balance and strength were the basis for all design, but recently a tendency to the adoption of organic and dynamic forms has…
How a Hydroelectric Dam Works
The power of falling water is unlocked by a hydroelectric dam in the form of electricity. In this article, we will look at how hydroelectric dams work, and what are…
What is a Barrel Vault?
Barrel vault is a type of vault with its semi-cylindrical arched surface elongated to form a barrel or tunnel shaped structure. Barrel vaults have been an integral part of ancient…
