Versailles Rail Accident and Metal Fatigue
Metal fatigue causes failure of structural elements. This fatigue can be a…
Rise of the Roundabouts
Roundabouts in America have come a long way since they were first…
Converting Coordinate System Rates for Structural Analysis
Any structural design has to be completely effective in the way the…
Wöhler Fatique Curves (S-N) for Shearing Stress
August Wöhler, a German engineer, studied the fatigue characteristics of materials under cyclic…
Characteristics of Rail Transport
Rail transport is the most important medium of transportation across the globe.…
Building Structures to Minimize Blast Injuries
Earlier blasts reminded us of demolitions of buildings in the US. But…
Is this Tibet’s Decade?
A government in exile, a parallel government running in the mainland country,…
Standard Operation Procedures for Street Sweepers and Cleaners
Street sweeping and cleaning may not look like a technical job, but…
After the Flood – Restoring Municipal Services
Floods, rains, and other natural calamities are beyond human control. Despite advancements…
Responding to Rock Fall Risk on Public Roadways
Construction of highways and railways is challenging around mountains and steep slopes.…


