Emergence of Skyscraper Building
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Originally used to refer to structures of 10 – 20 floors, the word “skyscraper” came to refer to unusually tall high-rise structures, usually more than 40/50 stories, by late 20th…
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Thermal Bridging in Buildings
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Thermal bridging, also known as a thermal bridge or heat bridge, refers to a localized area or component in a building’s structure that has significantly higher heat conductivity compared to…
Green Concrete – An Alternative Approach
Green concrete, also known as eco-friendly or sustainable concrete, refers to concrete that is designed and produced with a focus on reducing its environmental impact. The production of traditional concrete…
Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Dome
The monolithic-dome is a type of structure that consists of a large, single-piece, curved shell. It is typically made of reinforced concrete and is known for its strength, durability, and…
Benefits of Self Consolidating Concrete
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) also called self-compacting concrete, is a unique category of concrete that has the ability to flow and fill formwork without requiring any mechanical vibration or compaction. It…
Development of Stressed Ribbon Bridge
A stressed-ribbon bridge is characterized by its slender and lightweight design. It is a variant of a suspension bridge, but with some unique features that set it apart from traditional…
Role of Seismic Arrestor in Piers of Bridges
Seismic arrestors, also known as seismic energy dissipators or seismic dampers, are structural devices or systems designed to absorb and dissipate seismic energy during an earthquake. They are commonly used…
Evolution of Pre-Engineered Buildings
A Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) refers to a type of building system that is designed and fabricated off-site before being transported to the construction site for assembly. PEBs are commonly used…
Structural engineering techniques utilising new AI technologies
AI in the field of Structural Engineering has proved to be more efficient: Software and devices with intelligence matching that of people are developed using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Comparing to…
CFRP – A High Efficient Material
Carbon-Fibre-Reinforced Polymer is known by the acronym CFRP. CFRP wrap is a method that uses carbon fibre sheets or fabrics to strengthen and reinforce structures like buildings, bridges, columns, and…