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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Soil Compaction Equipment
A variety of equipment is used for soil compaction. A road roller is one of the main items of equipment…
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What is Soil Mechanics?
Soil is formed in layers due to the physical, chemical, and biological processes that include transformation of soil materials. Soil…
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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…
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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…
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Road Traffic Safety Barriers
Life is precious, and should not be wasted by road accidents. Use of the road safety features and proper driving…
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Sand Making Machines
Sand making is important for the construction industry, foundry, and other applications. Sand is produced by a sand making plant…
