Intumescent Spray-on Fireproofing - Indications for Use and Applications
Spray-on fireproof coatings are an effective method for protecting equipment and structures from fire and heat. However, these materials tend to have …
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Absolute vs. Relative Position in Coordinate Systems
Latitude and longitude are used to define the absolute location of any place. This requires an accepted system of coordinates to be in place, and …
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May 1842 Versailles Train Crash
Metal fatigue causes failure of structural elements. This fatigue can be a result of over-stress, and the 1842 Versailles train crash was attributed …
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US Army Corp of Engineers - History and Major Works
The US Army Corps of Engineers played a remarkable role in structuring the nation’s parks, lands, waterways, and coastal shorelines. They have …
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Precast Concrete Beam to Beam, Beam to Column Failures
Precast concrete is easy to work with, but its performance against earthquakes does not live up to the expectations. Frequent failure of precast …
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The Simple Physics - and Avoidability - of Crane Accidents
Crane accidents can be caused by mechanical failures or human failures in the operations of the cranes. Even the mechanical failures can be a result …
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Soil Mechanics: Soil Classification Systems
Soil classification gives generalized information about the behavior and nature of soil belonging to a particular region or location. It also gives …
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Mohs Scale of the Ten Hardnesses - It's "Mohs," not "Moh's!"
The ancient idea of testing the hardness of a particular rock by trying to scratch it with another rock was standardized in the early 1800s. This …
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Soil Mechanics: Flow of Water in Soils
Soil permeability is a characteristic property of soil, and studying it helps to erect better structures, construct stable foundations, and perform …
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Soil Mechanics: Moisture-Density Relationship and Soil Compaction
Soil compaction means increasing soil density that makes working with soil easy, helps in erecting stable structures, and reduces maintenance costs. …
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