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Live Loads (Imposed Loads) on Buildings
Live loads are loads produced from the use and occupancy of a building. They include the loads from human occupancy, furniture, vehicles, anticipated rare...
Basic Information on Fire Protection of Buildings
Fire outbreak is a problem in buildings since it causes loss of human lives, injuries, destruction of properties, and poses serious environmental challenges. Injury and...
Construction Commences on the World’s Longest Underwater Tunnel
The construction of the world’s longest immersed tunnel has officially begun. The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel that will connect Denmark and Germany, is scheduled to be officially opened...
How to Plaster a Block Wall
Plastering is the process of covering a wall surface with a thin layer of mortar for protection and decorative purposes. It is usually the...
Question of the Day | 07-02-2021
For the frame loaded as shown above, which of the following is the likely bending moment due to the externally applied unit load at...
Earth Dams: Types, Construction, and Modes of Failure
Dams are structures that are constructed to impound a water body such as a stream or a river. The upstream (reservoir) of a dam...
Sanitary Landfills
Household wastes are usually dumped in municipal solid waste landfills (MSWLFs). Landfills are sites that are designed for the dumping and management of municipal...
Autodesk Launches BuildingConnected in Australia and NewZealand
BuildingConnected, a construction tender program owned by Autodesk had been launched in Australia and NewZealand. With this expansion, the BuildingConnected solution is now available...
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