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Measuring Urban Noise Pollution
Noise pollution is caused by unwanted sounds that intrude into our daily lives. The increasing density in urban planning has…
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Effect of Speeding Trains and Pressure Changes in the Chunnel
Pressure valves in the Chunnel involve an important design concept. The designers of the Chunnel have optimized the air dynamics…
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Construction of the Seikan Tunnel
The Seikan Tunnel is one of the best examples of engineering. Its construction process provided useful technologies that have been…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
Elbert Dysart Botts – Dots and Reflective Paint, Too
You can see the results of the work of Elbert Dysart Botts on most modern highways throughout the world. They are the…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
Rumble Strips and Centerline Rumble Strips
Rumble strips whether used on edges or centerline of roads are considered a road safety feature as the vibration and rumbling that…
Structural Engineering 4 min read
Pros and Cons of Incineration for Landfill Relief
Incineration is one of the methods of waste management that is quickly taking a prominent role for municipal authorities all…
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How to Build a Temporary Wooden Podium
If charged with organizing an event for the local chapter of your party or organization, you may wonder how to…
Structural Engineering 6 min read
How Traffic Light Systems Work
Gone are the horse and buggy days. Nevertheless, the sad part is that we still do not notice the endless…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Ozone Resistant Materials
The ozone layer protects humanity from the effects of ultraviolet rays, but ozone itself because of its high capacity to…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Decomposed Granite for Road Building
Paving for walkways and driveways is easily laid down by using decomposed granite that is available from material suppliers either…
Structural Engineering 3 min read
Prestressed Concrete Beam Load Test to Failure
The determining of the load capacity for any structure, is in these days of paramount importance, none more so, than…
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Gravity Wall Reinforcement
Gravity walls can be helped by reinforcement of the wall itself during its building or even by the use of…