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BIM can Assist Construction Robots in Object Recognition

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The construction industry remains one of the least automated industries which depend on manual human labour for maximum productivity. The role of robots in...

Temperature Actions on Bridge Decks | Thermal Loads on Bridges

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The temperature of a bridge structure and its surroundings varies daily and seasonally, affecting the overall movement of the bridge deck as well as...

Economic Analysis of Public Projects

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The management of public projects includes making good decisions, and these decisions usually involve choosing between alternatives. Therefore, every decision-maker needs to answer questions...

Structural Design and Detailing Standards in Nigeria

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The body mandated by law to regulate all engineering activities in Nigeria is the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). For...

Design of Bolted Beam Splice Connections | EN 1993

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In the construction of steel structures, there is always a need to join steel members for the purpose of continuity. It is not always...

List of Top 20 Structural Analysis and Design Software in 2024

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Structural analysis and design software have revolutionized the field of civil and structural engineering. These powerful tools enable engineers to efficiently analyze, visualize, and...

Design of Steel Beams for Combined Bending and Shear

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It is very common to see bending moment and shear force act simultaneously in structural members. However, when the shear force under consideration is...

How to Succeed as a Civil Engineering Student

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The role of a civil engineer in the advancement of civilisation and the cause of mankind cannot be overemphasized. If for any reason you...

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Crack Control of R.C. Slabs Using Simplified Rules

Cracking is the partial or complete separation of a section into two or more parts as a result of fracture. In concrete sections, cracking...

Modulus of Subgrade Reaction of Soils

The modulus of subgrade reaction ks (also called the coefficient of subgrade reaction of soil) is the ratio of the pressure against a flat...

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Single Wheel Load Distribution on Bridge Decks

Moving traffic is the major live load (variable action) on bridge decks. In the design of bridges, it is very important to consider the...

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Improvement of Interlayer Mechanical Properties of Mass Concrete

Recent research carried out at the Zhengzhou University of Technology, China has offered more insight into the improvement of interlayer mechanical properties of mass...

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Damp Proof Course (DPC) and Damp Proof Membranes (DPM) in Building Construction

Damp proof course (DPC) and damp proof membrane (DPM) are two important elements in building construction that play a vital role in preventing moisture...

Vortex Shedding and Wind Load Analysis of Tall Buildings

In fluid dynamics, a Kármán vortex street is a repeating pattern of swirling vortices caused by the unsteady separation of flow of a fluid...

Best Hydraulic Cross-section of Roadside Drains

Drains are one of the components of the drainage system of residential areas and/or public infrastructures. Generically, roadside drains are structures used for collecting...

Problems To Encounter If You Don’t Install HVAC Access Doors and Panels

Maintaining an efficient HVAC system is crucial in delivering good indoor air quality in commercial establishments. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) pertains to the air...

Modelling of Soil-Structure Interaction

In civil engineering practice, two methods for modelling structure-soil interaction are commonly used. The beam/plate sitting on an elastic foundation is one way, while...

Form Finding in Tensile Membrane Structures

Tensile membrane structures, characterized by their lightweight and expressive forms, have captivated architects and engineers for decades. However, achieving their desired shape while ensuring...

CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Materials that are added to a concrete mix aside from the basic ingredients (cement, water, and aggregates) are generally referred to as admixtures. The...
In reinforced concrete buildings, it is almost impossible to carry out construction without lapping reinforcements at one point or another. This is due to...

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