Mubarak Pumping Station: Centerpiece of the Toshka Project
The Toshka Project has very ambitious goals. By 2020, when it is due to be completed, it will hopefully have transformed half a million acres of …
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Civil Engineering
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PPG Place and the US Steel Tower - Pittsburgh Structures Interesting from a Engineering Perspective
The U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place are two very different buildings to look at in downtown Pittsburgh. However, they do have one thing in common: both …
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Road Construction: History and Current Methods
Road Construction Methods have changed a lot since the first roads were built in about 4000 BC. Read on to learn more about road construction methods …
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Rooftop Gardens & Greenery: Design & Construction Considerations
The LEED system for energy efficient building construction, maintenance, and operation has led to renewed interest in roof gardens and greenery. …
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What is a Geotechnical Survey?
Geotechnical investigations have become an essential component of every construction to ensure safety of human beings and materials. It includes a …
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Jackhammers - How to Select and Safely Use
The jackhammer is a versatile drill that may be powered hydraulically, electrically, or pneumatically. It is used for drilling rocks, breaking …
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Lead Based Paint
Lead paint without cracks, fragmentation or deterioration is not likely to be considered hazardous for human health. However, if lead paint has been …
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Elementary Surveying and the Future of the Profession
The role of a surveyor is now extremely significant. A growing number of disciplines including mapping, navigation, and Global Positioning Systems …
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Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Lacquer is a colored coating that is frequently used to produce a shiny wood appearance. Lacquer types are nitrocellulose, and less often cellulose, …
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Structural Use And History Of The Flying Buttress
A flying buttress may sound like military aircraft, but actually is a structural stonework support popularized during the Gothic era. By transferring …
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