Optimizing Building Construction For Solar Heating And Cooling
As a source of constant solar radiation, the sun can be a warming presence, a source of energy, or an annoying heater depending on the albedo of …
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The Effects of Gravity During Infrastructure Construction for Extraterrestrial Life
Common place terrestrial materials handling techniques become uncommon once the effects of gravity are no longer Earth normal. Zero gravity, low …
Continue ReadingUsing Population Dynamics To Predict Impact on Infrastructure Construction Trends
Planning for the construction of infrastructure systems is heavily dependent on population trends and population dynamics. As world-wide funding for …
Continue ReadingEngineering Roles in Building Foundations
Created as a base to support all kinds of structures, foundations are one of the least glamorous, yet most important components in structural civil …
Continue ReadingUnderground Construction Projects & Working in Tunnels
Greater utilization of underground construction is growing in popularity as a strategy to increase available commercial and infrastructure space. A …
Continue ReadingUsing Structural Engineering to Create Complex Structures from Simple Construction Elements
This is the first in a series of articles reviewing specific structural engineering basics and design processes. In this introductory article, simple …
Continue ReadingStrain, Stress, And Deformation In Structural Engineering
What do pasta, muscles, and a roof truss have in common? They all can be strained, although only one experiences structural engineering strain. A …
Continue ReadingThe Origins and Causes of Landslides
Landslides frequently occur in mountainous areas and can cause serious damage. Roads, bridges, and houses may be destroyed and involve huge financial …
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Bridge Design, Planning, and Construction
Bridge construction has been improved tremendously with the advancement in science and technology. Better and lighter materials are now available that …
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Bridge Construction Techniques and Engineering
Bridges have been constructed since ancient times. Simple bridges constructed from felled trees have been improved upon modern ones constructed by the …
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