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 ...
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Artificial Intelligence: Its Potential and Applications in Construction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of machines to induce human intelligence, and programming them to mimic human cognitive functions, like problem-solving, pattern recognition, and learning. AI has shown endless possibilities in the construction industry and can help reduce construction ...
Architectural Dictionary – 108 Words Used by Architects
The following are the words commonly used by Architects in their works and drawings. Understanding of these words is essential for construction professionals. Architecture Dictionary ABATEMENT The wastage of wood when lumber is sawed or planed to size. ABUTMENT A ...
What are the Factors Governing the Selection of Water Sources?
Water in all three forms—solid, liquid, or gas—is an extremely valuable resource for fulfilling the basic necessities of humans. Clean water is not just required for drinking but for sanitation purposes as well. Therefore, water supplied to our homes should ...
Building Bye-Laws: Why are they Important in Construction?
What are Building Bye-Laws? Building bye-laws are legal tools used to regulate building coverage, height, area of construction, and architectural designs to maintain the growth or orderly development of a place. Why are Building Bye-Laws Necessary? Building bye-laws are necessary ...
How to Correctly Handle and Store Reinforcing Bars?
Construction projects usually involve the utilization of different classes and grades of steel reinforcement. Each type must be handled and stored separately to prevent distortion and deterioration due to corrosion. The various types of steel reinforcement used in construction are ...
Taj Mahal: Construction of its Invincible Foundation
The Taj Mahal is a perfectly symmetrical monument representing the finest architectural and artistic achievements through excellent craftsmanship and perfect harmony in the design. Its foundation, in particular, was a herculean task to build as in those days clayey soil ...
6 Special Cements for Concrete and Masonry Construction
Special cements are used to serve some specific functions in concrete and masonry construction. These functions can be altering the setting or hardening behavior of concrete, produce different architectural effects, enhance workability, impart water retention and plasticity of masonry, resist ...
6 Innovative Ways to Sustainable Cities
Living in a densely populated city is no longer a dream and has become quite a nightmare. The rampant environmental degradation, traffic congestion, and inadequate urban infrastructure in big cities has become an everyday sight. To add to it, over ...
Atal Rohtang Tunnel: Construction of the World’s Longest Highway Tunnel at 10,000 feet
Atal tunnel (Rohtang) is a roadway tunnel constructed at an altitude of 3060 m above mean sea level, making it the highest highway tunnel in the world. At 9.02 km length, it is also the longest bi-directional single-tube roadway tunnel ...