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The Rise and Demise of Egypt’s Largest Pyramids

My love of Egypt and my first contact with Egyptian construction started in 1994 when I was asked to provide a scheme to strengthen parts of historic Cairo...

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Why Are Roofing Materials Corrugated or Ribbed?

Strength The corrugations in roofing materials are created by a process known as roll-forming, which creates a material that is stronger and more rigid than a flat sheet...

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Applications of Nanotechnology In Construction

Applications of Nanotechnology In ConstructionNano-Particles used with building materials are currently used for producing durable, anti-bacterial, purified air compound paint and green building materials. However, some applications of nanotechnology in...

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17,000-Ton Swing Bridge Built Above Railway in China

The mammoth overpass section was first built separately by Chinese engineers at a site adjacent to the high speed railway line, before being hoisted onto a 15-metre high axis at...

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OCEA Project Finalists – I-15 Corridor Expansion

his is the first of a series about the five finalists for ASCE’s Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) awards. Established in 1960, the OCEA Award recognizes a project that makes...

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Timber Tower Research Project

Timber Tower Research ProjectBenton Johnson, P.E., S.E., David Horos, P.E., S.E., LEED AP and William Baker, P.E., S.E., F. ASCE, FIStructE The Timber Tower Research Project by Skidmore,...

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Concrete-Eating Robot Recycles Buildings

Concrete-Eating Robot Recycles BuildingsBuilding demolition demands a lot of heavy machinery to crush concrete and separate valuable materials for reuse. Often, those materials are transferred to offsite locations,...

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The Progression of High Strength Concrete

The Progression of High Strength ConcreteThe definition of high strength concrete continues to change. This change occurs as the art of achieving a particular strength is reduced to...

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Prefabricated Construction Method

Prefabricated Construction MethodPrefabricated construction is a building process in which elements or modules of the structure are prefabricated at plants, then transported to the construction site for installation....

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Reactive Powder Concrete.

Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) is a developing composite material that will allow the concrete industry to optimize material use, generate economic benefits, and build structures that are strong,...

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