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Structural Testing
Computer models are useful in structural analysis, but are no substitute for…
Low Cost Software for Structural Engineering Design
Tedious hand calculations and slide rules for structural engineering design and analysis…
Bridge Construction – Design Considerations and Materials
Bridges have been constructed since ancient times. Simple bridges constructed from felled…
Bridge Construction
Bridge construction has been improved tremendously with the advancement in science and…
Measuring Urban Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is caused by unwanted sounds that intrude into our daily…
Water Chlorination History – The mid-1800s through the early 1900s
Preliminary use of water chlorination took place in the mid to late…
Effect of Speeding Trains and Pressure Changes in the Chunnel
Pressure valves in the Chunnel involve an important design concept. The designers…
Construction of the Seikan Tunnel
The Seikan Tunnel is one of the best examples of engineering. Its…


