Tunnel shafts are vertical passages that connect the ground surface to the tunnel roof. Shafts have many advantages and are used in constructing tunnels. When the position and course of the tunnel are correctly aligned and accordingly set out on ...
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How can Architectural Rendering Make a Difference?
Not all new building designs and construction projects require architectural rendering. However, the practice of using computer-generated images to provide a realistic view of what a proposed building will look like is gaining popularity. The main reason that architects choose ...
Built to Sell: What are Buyers Looking for in New Build Homes
Recent data released by the U.S Census Bureau found that sales of new build homes fell 19.4% between June 2019 to June 2020 and June 2020 to June 2021. Although much of these drops in buying figures can be attributed ...
How to Choose a Power Generator for Construction Sites?
Are you a construction contractor in need of a power source to power all your equipment? Are you undertaking an interior renovation, but are unable to connect to electric power? It would be best if you had a portable generator. ...
6 Types of Tunneling Methods for Soft Soil
Soft-ground tunneling methods are commonly used for urban services (subways, sewers, and other utilities). The tunnel structure in soft ground is generally designed to support the entire load of the ground above it, partly because the ground arch in soil ...
Grillage Foundation: Types, Construction, and Advantages
Grillage foundation consists of one or more tiers of beams (steel or timber) superimposed at right angles to each other on a concrete layer to disperse load over an extensive area. This type of foundation is generally used for heavy ...
Major Signs of Unsound Concrete, Causes and Field Testing Methods
Unsound concrete can be identified through various signs such as visible cracks, micro-cracks, spalling, scaling, blisters, and delamination. Multiple factors lead to different types of damages, and as a result, a specific repair strategy may be required for each type of ...
Castellated Beams: History, Properties, and Advantages
A castellated beam is a type of beam in which an I-beam is sliced longitudinally along its web in a specified pattern. The objective is to use the cutting pattern to separate and reunite the beam with a deeper web. These ...