CADD Packages

The objective of this architect CAD software review is to provide insight about a few good architectural CAD packages out of the hugely crowded civil CAD market. The cost of architectural CAD landscape design software may vary from free to several thousand dollars. However, I can say from my six years of CAD experience that professional users look for more than just the cost while purchasing such a package. They look for technical features and technical support equally, if not more, than the cost. On the basis of these...

A Non-stop Method for Building Concrete Structures

The slipform technique of construction allows for the continuous pouring of concrete into walls of a structure and only stops when the full required height of the structure has been reached. Development of the Slipform Technique Cement, and concrete by its association with it, has an initial setting time of just about thirty minutes, after which the cement and the concrete have gained sufficient strength to remain in the shape into which it has been poured. It is this property that led to the development of slipform...

Highway Construction & Engineering

Highway construction and engineering includes planning, designing, and building of highways. History stands witness that good roads lead to prosperity for distant societies. If a road is well planned and then executed according to the plan, a highway can open the gates of growth and development. Highways connect two or more places and ensure that industries, employment, and development follow. Bridges, traffic lights, pavements, bike paths, and lane dividers make up a safe highway. Modern highways are known for their high capacity,...

Waste Incineration as an Alternative to More Landfills

There are several types of waste incineration plants. The most common type is municipal solid waste (MSW) with the heat providing energy from waste. This is becoming more necessary in many countries throughout the world as we all run out of land-fill sites for our household rubbish. Incineration of waste is not a new process, but the rules and regulations regarding emission of the resultant pollutants to the atmosphere have been tightened and upgraded. This is due to the fumes produced containing dioxin particulates and heavy...

Test Youur Civil Enginering skills

Question 1 of 15 #1 Why is Gypsum Added to Cement? It reduces the production cost of cement It acts as a retardation agent and controls the setting period Gypsum is a coloring agent 0% Completed ...