Machu Picchu is the royal site of the Inca ruler Pachacuti and an incredible monument known for its estate and sanctity. The engineering techniques used in the construction of Machu Picchu, in conjunction with the natural environment, are remarkable in ...
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Collapse of Willow Island Cooling Tower: One of the Worst Construction Disasters in the History of US
The basic requirement in the design of any structure is that it should safely support all the loads during construction and in service. During the construction of the cooling tower at the Pleasants Power Station located at Willow Island, West ...
Reason Behind the Growth of China’s Transportation System: A Case Study
In 1978, the Chinese government made extensive reforms for the reconstruction of the transportation system in the country, such as the introduction of substantial deregulation of the transportation system. After the reforms, the country’s transportation industry is progressing towards development, ...
How to Manage Construction Workforce Effectively?
Effective management of the construction workforce helps finish projects on time and within the stipulated budget. It is estimated that nearly two-thirds of construction projects fail to reach the handover phase within the estimated budget, and labor inefficiencies at the ...
Austin Dam Failure: One of the Biggest Disasters in US History
The Austin Dam, also known as Bayless dam, was designed as a gravity dam but failed catastrophically on 30th September 1911, within two years of its construction. Later on, it was recognized by the engineers that it failed due to ...
How to Become a Construction Contractor? A Step-by-Step Guide
A construction contractor is an individual who provides independent and professional services to third-party employers in the construction industry. Construction contractors plan, monitor, and manage various construction projects, like residential, commercial, or public work projects. In addition, construction contractors are ...
Passive House: Reduce Energy Consumption in Your Building
Passive house is a concept used in construction to build energy-efficient, comfortable, and ecological buildings that are also affordable. It is a building standard that consists of a set of design principles that are used to achieve a precise level ...
Lakhta Center, Russia: Skyscraper of the Year
The Lakhta Center tower is a 462.7-m tall, 87-story building in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is presently the tallest skyscraper in Russia and Europe, and the fourteenth-tallest building in the world. The tower recently won the Emporis Skyscraper Award, the ...