The Eiffel Tower was the first structure to reach the coveted height of 1000 feet and maintained its status as the world’s tallest structure until 1930. It was constructed as a landmark monument to commemorate the centenary of the 1789 ...
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How Important is Supply Chain Management in Construction?
The construction industry is known to be highly fragmented, comprising of various stakeholders, including architects, suppliers, contractors, and indirect suppliers. Supply chain management (SCM) in the industry can play a crucial role in improving coordination between the stakeholders while ensuring ...
Signature Bridge: Important Aspects of its Design and Construction
The Signature Bridge represents the culture of India through its “Namaste” shape, a gesture representing reverence and respect. Bridges are usually constructed with a symmetrical shape so that the entire length of the bridge bears the weight, and further reduces ...
The Colosseum: Construction of the World’s Largest Amphitheater
The Colosseum, Rome’s greatest amphitheater, was commissioned by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 CE. It is built on the marshy site of an artificial lake and provided the Romans a venue for hosting executions, animal hunts, gladiatorial games, re-enactments, and ...
How to Use Preloading to Improve Soil Bearing Capacity?
Preloading is an economical and effective soil improvement method that can reduce settlement and increase the bearing capacity of soft soil. In other words, preloading accelerates settlement of the soil before the construction of the structure. Commonly, the combination of ...
How to Construct a Concrete Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the building. Additionally, soil types, environmental conditions, availability of local skilled labor and construction equipment, and construction material availability ...
How to Make Construction Entrances/Exits?
Construction entrances and exits are temporary stone-stabilized areas located at the points of ingress and egress of the vehicles. The purpose of construction entrances/exits is to provide a stable pathway to keep the mud and sediment off the public roads. ...
Tunnel Boring Machine: Working of the Tunnel Construction Giant
A tunnel boring machine (TBM), also known as mole, is employed for the construction of tunnels in hard or soft rock strata. The cutting process utilizes the rotation of the cutterhead (geared with disc cutters) and the blade pressure for ...