There are various components of an airport which are structures. The planning and designing of these Airport components are carried out by civil and structural engineers. Components of Airport Runway Taxiway Apron Terminal building Control tower Hanger Parking Runway Runway ...
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Types of Railway Sleepers, Their Functions, Benefits and Drawbacks
Railway sleepers are the components on which the rails are arranged with proper gauge. Types of sleepers, their functions, benefits, drawbacks are discussed.
Highway Surface Drainage System and Its Design
Surface drainage system is most important in Highway engineering. Pavement without proper drainage facilities will not serve for long time. Design of drains for roads and pavements are discussed.
Rotary Intersection of Roads and its Design Factors
Rotary intersection of roads is also called as traffic rotary which is nothing but enlarged intersection of roads where vehicles cross roads or change their direction without stopping.
Classification of Roads and their Details [PDF]
Road transportation is an essential network for any country. Classification of roads based on many factors such as materials, locations, traffic etc. are discussed.
Asphalt, Bitumen and Tar – Types, Difference and Comparison
Difference between Asphalt, bitumen and tar, their types and comparisons of properties is discussed. These are generally used for pavement Construction.
Types of Concrete Pavements -Their Construction Details and Applications
Concrete pavement which is occasionally called rigid pavement is a concrete layer that is in contact with traffics directly and it is used for different purposes and applications.
Soil Investigation for Construction of Bridges and Culvert and Hydraulics Parameters
Soil investigation for the construction of minor bridges and culverts in different types of soils and hydraulic parameters required for bridges and culverts are discussed.