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How to Determine the Modulus of Subgrade Reaction?
Modulus of subgrade reaction or coefficient of subgrade reaction is the reaction pressure sustained by the soil sample under a rigid plate of standard diameter per unit settlement measured at a specified pressure or settlement. It is a stiffness parameter ...
Light-Emitting Cement: A Sustainable Way to Light up Highways
Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity. Light-emitting cement absorbs solar energy during the day and radiates light at night. This innovative cement was developed by Dr. Jose Carlos ...
How to Inspect Stability of the Foundation Before Buying House?
If you plan on buying an old house in a geographical area with a known propensity for differential foundation movements, then it is always wise to seek the advice of a qualified geotechnical engineer. It becomes necessary to evaluate the ...
Hydraulic Trailer Technology: Changing the Dimensions of Transportation System
Transportation of overweight and over-dimensional consignments weighing more than several hundred tons is a big challenge for heavy-duty freight haulers. Sharp curves, steep inclines, frequented motorways, bridges, subways, and narrow streets have to be maneuvered, and adjustments have to be ...
Important Parts and Working of Digital Theodolite
A theodolite is an instrument used to determine the relative position of points on the earth’s surface by measuring the horizontal and vertical angles. Theodolites can be either digital or non-digital types. Digital theodolites are more convenient and accurate as ...
World’s Longest Immersed Road/Rail Tunnel Takes Shape
Works have begun on the much-awaited Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, connecting Denmark and Germany. The 18 km long tunnel will descend to a depth of up to 40 m beneath the Baltic Sea and will be the world’s longest immersed tunnel for ...
How to Reuse Pile Foundation Efficiently?
The reuse of existing piles is an efficient way to reduce pile input-resources, construction costs, and the overall environmental impact by minimizing the project carbon footprint. The old piles can be used either completely, partially, or in combination. This is ...
How to Carryout Waterproofing with Bitumen Mastic?
The bitumen mastic has proved to be a successful water-proofing material intended for water-proofing treatment of surfaces such as flat and sloped roofs and tanks. As the mastic asphalt is reasonably ?uid at the processing temperature, it can be applied to form ...
Channel Tunnel: Construction of the World’s Longest Underwater Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel, also known as Eurotunnel or Chunnel, is the world’s longest underwater railway tunnel built to connect the United Kingdom with Europe via France. Traveling through the tunnel is possible either by ordinary rail coach or the passengers’ own vehicles, ...