Graphene is a wonder material that holds the capacity to convert the oldest building materials into a greener and sustainable option. The incorporation of graphene in the concrete production process is being studied at Britain’s University of Exeter to develop ...
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How to Test Reinforced Concrete Structures for Watertightness?
A watertightness test is conducted on water-containment structures to check whether undetected and incidental defects are leading to leakage of water. The types of linings used in a water-containment structure, their location (semiarid or arid area, covered or not), and ...
How to Design a Longitudinally Spanning R.C.C Staircase?
A staircase is an important component of a building that is planned and designed based on the type and orientation of the building. Therefore, it is impossible to recommend a definite dimension for the stair without a clear idea about ...
Leopold II Tunnel: How to Maintain a Tunnel Without Interrupting Traffic
Tunnels are one of the breakthrough innovations in construction that bridge the gaps and connect far-off places. But maintenance of tunnels is still a challenging process, especially if the concerned route doesn’t have any alternatives. One such challenge is being ...
How to Measure the Rate of Water Absorption by Hydraulic Cement Concrete?
The water absorption test determines the water absorption rate (sorptivity) of both the outer and inner concrete surfaces. The test involves the measurement of the increase of mass of concrete samples resulting from the absorption of water as a function of ...
Top 5 Biggest Dam Failures in the World
Dams play an extremely important role in flood control, power generation, water supply, and irrigation. However, they also pose significant threats to the downstream areas as a result of the water that they block. Despite the increasing safety of dams ...
Can Carrots Make Concrete Greener and Stronger?
Celluloses from carrots are being studied as part of a research to contribute to a much stronger and environmentally friendly concrete. A group of researchers at Britain’s Lancaster University used nanoparticles from root vegetables like carrots to produce stronger concrete. ...
Venice: Foundation Details of the Biggest Floating City in the World
Venice, known as the floating city, lies inside a large lagoon in northeastern Italy. The city is characterized by the network of canals that crisscross this ancient town, as well as its fine palaces. Its unique canals and palaces set ...
How Important is it to Prepare an Approximate Estimate?
Approximate estimate, also known as preliminary or rough estimate, helps to find out the approximate cost of a project in a very short time. Moreover, it enables the concerned authority to consider the financial aspect of the scheme to accord ...
Mount Rushmore: Carving the Spirit of America
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is known worldwide for its massive sculpture of four of the United States’ most respected presidents. The monument is spread over an area of 517-ha landscape covered by ...