Overview of Ancient Mayan Architecture
The Mayan civilization gave many valuable things to the world, including its marvelous architecture which is still a source of inspiration to many designers and engineers worldwide. Maya, a great civilization of…
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…
Architecture in Civil Engineering
Civil engineers and architects complement each other’s' work. An architect takes care of the design and shape of a building whereas a civil engineer takes care of the technical nitty-gritty…
Smart concrete could pave the way for high-tech, cost-effective roads
Every day, Americans travel on roads, bridges and highways without considering the safety or reliability of these structures. Yet much of the transportation infrastructure in the U.S. is outdated, deteriorating…
Low Cost Housing
Low Cost Housing is a new concept which deals with effective budgeting and following of techniques which help in reducing the cost construction through the use of locally available materials…
Use of Automation in Construction Industry
INTRODUCTION The scope of automation in construction is broad, encompassing all the stages of construction life from initial planning and design, through construction of the facility, its operation and maintenance,…
4 Primary Cement Compounds & Their Roles
Compounds of cement cement compounds About 90-95% of a Portland cement is comprised of the four main cement minerals, which are C3S, C2S, C3A, and C4AF, with the remainder consisting of calcium sulphate, alkali…
Construction Ambassador Definition for Engineers
Construction Ambassadors, as the name suggests, are individuals with a passion for the field of construction. They can have many varied responsibilities, which can make it difficult to define exactly…
Facts about the Eiffel Tower
The history and design aspects of the Eiffel Tower are interesting for engineers even today. Wrought iron was used for the construction of Eiffel Tower with the employment of scaffolds.…
6 Defects In Brickwork Due To Poor Workmanship
Defects in brickwork EFFECTS OF WORKMANSHIP ON MASONRY STRENGTH Masonry has a very long tradition of building by craftsmen, without engineering supervision of the kind applied to reinforced concrete construction.…
