A concrete saw is a power tool, that is made for cutting concrete, masonry, brick, asphalt, tile and other solid materials. The concrete saws are powered by gasoline, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure or electric motors. The significant friction generated in cutting hard substances like concrete usually requires the blades to be cooled to prolong their …
Roads areessential for the economic development of a country. For speedy transportationof commodities a good network of roads is essential. Road mileagehas nowadays become a symbol of prosperity and advancement of a country. Duringemergencies such as accidents, the injured person can be rushed immediately toa hospital through a good system of roads. In such cases …
The semi-translucent nature of fabric structures is what makes them a favourite with engineers and architects looking for roofing systems to cover large areas, such as sports stadia or terminals. Fabric structures help in increasing the sustainability quotient of a building in more ways than one. The fabric allows for entry of natural light, while …
Cost Engineering and Quantity Surveying have similar and highly overlapping functions. Quantity Surveying relates more to building design and construction, while Cost Engineering relates more to engineering projects and processes. However Cost Engineers and Quantity Surveyors commonly work in both areas. Cost Engineering and Quantity Surveying differ primarily in the route taken to professional qualification, …
Today’s Architecture Parcels 407 and 408 are mixed-use, and are developed as one combined lot with two towers – 88 meters and 133 meters tall. The site has its longest eastern face to the Wadi, and along this edge the design has 3 levels of continuous retail and public space. One pedestrian bridge enters the …
Today’s Architecture The softly shaped building symbolizes the human values characterizing the revival of Vällingby Parkstad in Stockholm, Sweden.Danish architect 3XN has won the Landmark Project in Sweden, the construction is planned to begin 2011. It was important for us to create a contrast to the traditional and more angular buildings surrounding the site. This building will add …
Equipment costs rank second to labor costs in term of uncertainty and in their effect on the outcome of anticipated profit for a construction project. Many factors can influence the selection of equipment in the construction project. These factors are considering equipment selection. Task Consideration Nature of work This cost depends on the size of …
Business School of the Future The University at Albany in Albany, New York recently unveiled the architectural design for the new 96,000-square- foot, state-of-the-art School of Business building that evokes the style of its 1960s predecessor. Designed by Perkins+Will, the building will feature technologically advanced classrooms and meeting spaces, break out rooms for team projects, expanded space …
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The integrity of a building structure depends ultimately on the stability and strength under loading of the soil or rock underlying the foundation. The type of foundation to be adopted for a building depends upon the load to be transmitted and the bearing capacity of the soil. When the site with a good bearing capacity …
Fire Resistance Rating for loadbearing (structural) elements is defined as: “the ability of the structural element to withstand the effects of a defined fire (e.g. hydrocarbon time/ temperature profile) for a specified time without loss of the loadbearing function of structural members.” Fire Resistance Rating for loadbearing elements is described by defining the following: the structural …