Engineer: Baltimore collapse will change how bridges are built
Construction Dive
MARCH 28, 2024
The Key Bridge’s modest protections couldn’t stop the 984-foot cargo ship, but safeguards strong enough to do so would be impractical, experts say.
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How Are Bridges Built
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Engineers exploited their tools to create bridges, linking us between towns and changing the whole landscape. How are bridges built? Bridge structure has undergone immense transformation since the beginning of times, such as new sturdier […].
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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
It’s no secret that America’s bridges need work. According to a 2016 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers , almost 40 percent of the nation’s bridges have been around for 50 years or longer, and 9.1 percent of bridges are structurally deficient. What Is Accelerated Bridge Construction?
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Why You Should Make 4D Construction Sequencing ‘Business as Usual’ – and How To Do It
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 4, 2024
You create fancy animations and visualisations of the built assets coming to life, ultimately presenting a relatively low-fidelity model of the asset you’re creating. We all know about the three dimensions of our built environment. How to make 4D construction sequencing business as usual So those are the benefits, but how do you do it?
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Boost Construction Collaboration with These AU 2023 Classes
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
As a result, you will learn about the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the industrialization era, bridging gaps and maximizing opportunities presented by advanced technologies. This presentation highlights how APTIM used the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform to win the job and collaborate seamlessly.
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How Industrialized Construction Is Changing the Way We Build  Â
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
The series, An Insider’s Guide to IC, will spotlight industry leaders, sharing their perspectives on the opportunity for prefabrication , how they’re integrating prefabrication into their business today, and what opportunities may exist in the future. . The industry was charged with determining how to quickly and effectively?
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40+ Fresh Product Releases You Should Know in January
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 23, 2024
Bridge | Send to Receiver for Files – In order to send files, users no longer need to be a member of both sending and receiving projects. Now any user can share Files to any project that already has a bridged connection saving time and allowing for more streamlined collaboration.
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What Is Tunel | Types of Tunnels | What Are Tunnels Used for | Classification of Tunnel | How Are Tunnels Built |Advantages of Tunnels | Disadvantages of Tunnels
CivilJungle
MARCH 13, 2021
Tunnels are artificial underwater tunnels that are built without damaging the surface of the earth. Tunnels appear economical than bridges or open cuts for public sector utilities such as water, sewer as well as power. How Are Tunnels Built? A sealed tunnel, built-in place, without destroying the above ground.
A Comprehensive Guide to ICF Construction
Construction Marketing
JULY 6, 2022
The foam reduces thermal bridging and offers coherent thermal performance. How much does ICF construction cost? How long does an ICF building last? Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete.
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Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 24, 2023
Structural considerations, including thermal bridging and construction costs. Insulation and air barriers One premise of the original article is that the bearing walls of many government and school buildings across North America, built in the last century with solid masonry, are now experiencing moisture intrusion.
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What Is Beam Bridge | Types of Beam Bridges | Beam Bridge Works | Advantages & Disadvantages of Beam Bridges
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Introduction of Beam Bridge. Bridges are one of the most important parts of the Infrastructure of the country which plays a great role in the transportation of raw materials from one end to another end. There are many types of bridges which are constructed for the movement of traffic. What Is Beam Bridge? I-Beam Bridge.
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How to Build a Suspension Bridge | Suspension Bridge Facts | Suspension Bridge-Strength & Weaknesses | Advantages and Disadvantages of a Suspension Bridge
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Introduction of a Suspension Bridge. Suspension bridges are one of the most popular choices in Bridge construction nowadays, due to the numerous advantages a suspension bridge provides over other bridge structures. Also, Read: How Are Bridges Built. How to Build a Suspension Bridge.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
We explore conventional concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and a new form called "control flow concrete" that bridges the gap between conventional and self-consolidating. Determining how to use the correct mix design. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Determining how to use the correct mix design.
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Concrete mix design
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
We explore conventional concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and a new form called "control flow concrete" that bridges the gap between conventional and self-consolidating. Determining how to use the correct mix design. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Determining how to use the correct mix design.
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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 30, 2023
Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds?
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Flyover Design | Flyover Construction | Types of Flyover | What Is Flyover
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
A Flyover is a bridge that carries one railroad or road over another. Flyover can also be described as an overpass or a high road bridge that crosses a highway or intersection. The difference between the Bridge and Flyover is depending on the purpose of its use and the location where it is being built. What Is Flyover?
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Maintaining the Golden Thread of Information with Autodesk Construction Cloud Part One
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Today, we are continuing the series of Autodesk product blogs that are tackling how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming with the introduction of the Building Safety Act. This is where Bridge addresses this gap.
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What Is Inverted Arch Footing | Where Are Uses Inverted Arch Footing | Advantages of Inverted Arch Footing | Disadvantages of Inverted Arch Footing
CivilJungle
MARCH 7, 2021
The Inverted Arch Footing is built in areas where the carrying or bearing capacity of the soil is very low and the load of the building is concentrated on the walls and digging is not possible. Inverted Arch Footing is built between the two foundation walls. Such footing was used at The Iron Bridge in the 1970s.
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Cantilever Bridge | Cantilever Bridge Advantages and Disadvantages |Cantilever Bridge Facts
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Introduction of Cantilever Bridge. Cantilever Bridge is a special type of bridge which is constructed by using Cantilever members or the structures that project horizontally. In this article, you will get to know about the cantilever bridges, type of cantilever bridge and the Advantages and Disadvantages of cantilever bridges.
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Using data to design the sports venue of the future
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Using data to design the sports venue of the future 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:20 Arenas Former video game developer Abe Stein and HOK's Bill Johnson discuss how to use data to design stadiums and arenas that keep fans engaged and eager to return. Yet today’s fans are more fluid, open to change and seeking new entertainment experiences.
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Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckhardt
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 30, 2023
Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds? The construction industry faces material and l abor shortages and lingering safety, security, and increasing material costs.
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Augmenting Your Workforce for Success
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Construction technology has come a mighty long way in the past few years, and forward-thinking companies know how to leverage tech to support their teams. Let's take a closer look at how you can do it, too. Many teams use AR technology to visualize how a finished project will integrate with its surroundings.
Autodesk University 2023: Check Out These Top Sessions for Execs and Owners
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
CS603034 | Robotics and XR: How to Improve Safety, Quality, and Owner Satisfaction Join us for an engaging panel discussion with real-world applications at the intersection of robotics and extended reality (XR) in the AEC industry. These strategies will ultimately help you make better business and project decisions.
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Introducing Digital Builder Insider — Construction Resources for the Industry, by the Industry?Â
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 31, 2022
She also serves on multiple boards that work to bridge the gap and create a diverse workplace. . Ivana will offer her perspective on implementing technology into your business and how to become an advocate for advancing the industry. . With so many options, it isn’t easy to know where to turn for an unbiased opinion. .
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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Following are the methods of bridge construction: 1. Following are the methods of bridge construction: 1. Cast-in-situ Method of Bridge Construction 2. Balanced Cantilever Method Of Bridge Construction 3. Precast Method of Bridge Construction 4. Span by Span Casting method of Bridge Construction 5.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Noyan Uras, Founder & CEO at Integrare Group
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
In our conversation, we chatted about what makes Integrare unique, how the company overcomes its biggest challenges, and what the team is doing to promote productivity and innovation. We are a close-knit group of professionals who live by our tagline— Holistically Driven, Passionately Built. Check out what Noyan has to say below!
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Fish Ladder | What Is Fish Ladder | Types of Fish Ladder | Fish Ladders in Dams
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Also, Read : Difference Between Flyover and Bridge | What Is Flyover | What Is Bridge. How Do Fish Ladders Work? Also, Read: Difference Between Bridge and Culvert | What Is Bridge | What Is Culvert. Also, Read: Difference Between Bridge and Culvert | What Is Bridge | What Is Culvert. Fish Elevator.
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3D Printing in Construction: Growth, Benefits, and Challenges
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 4, 2022
Below, we’ll explore how 3D has been already making waves in construction and what the future looks like. In 2014 , a full canal house built using 3D printing was completed in Amsterdam. The fully functioning 2,700-square foot building was built by a large 3D printer that measured 120 x 40 x 20 feet. Jump to Section: History.
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How to Load Calculation on Column, Beam, Wall & Slab
CivilJungle
JUNE 23, 2020
Walls are built to partition the living area into different parts. A slab is constructed to provide flat surfaces, typically horizontal, in building roofs , floors, bridges, and other types of structures. • A compression member, i.e., column, is an important element of every reinforced concrete structure. What is Wall?
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A Sales and Marketing Approach to Workforce Development
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2022
How Should Construction Hiring Managers Connect With the Next Generation? So, how do we break this cycle to ensure we don’t continue to face the same workforce issues for generations? New-home sales and marketing professionals are experts at maximizing reach, building awareness and excitement, and inspiring action. That’s all of us!
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New Civil Engineering Technology 2022
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Thermal Bridging. Thermal Bridging. All this reason the process is called thermal bridging. How does self-healing concrete work? New Technology Civil Engineering. Here, list of construction inventions are as follows. Self-Healing Concrete. Photovoltaic Glaze. Kinetic Footfall. Kinetic Roads. 3D Modelling. Asset Mapping.
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15 Construction Documentaries & TV Series You Have to Watch
Lets Build
MAY 16, 2017
Watch amazing, yet physically possible, construction projects like the over 1200 meter long Freedom Ship and the 14 kilometer long Gibraltar Bridge. Have a look on how engineers created and continue innovating today’s world. How It’s Made (2001-present). mechanical devices (engines) and sporting equipment are built.
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Forces Acting on a Gravity Dam | Construction of Gravity Dam | Advantages & Disadvantages of Gravity Dam | Applications of Gravity Dam
CivilJungle
MAY 23, 2021
Also, Read: Difference Between Bridge and Culvert | What Is Bridge | What Is Culvert. Also, Read: Difference Between Flyover and Bridge | What Is Flyover | What Is Bridge. The Gravity dam is constructed from masonry or concrete. Gravity dams are massive structures that are constructed with the help of stone or concrete.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Ben Feltham, Director of Integrated Digital Delivery at Aecon
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 17, 2022
We recently sat down with Ben Feltham, Director of Integrated Digital Delivery at Aecon and one winner of the 40 Under 40 In Canadian Construction , to talk about his journey in the industry, his career, and how agility and efficiency play a role in the work he does at Aecon. . How does technology help you overcome those challenges?
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ARCH METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Originally constructed of stone, today such bridges are built of reinforced or precast concrete. They are often the most economical choice where a bridge is required to cross over inaccessible landscapes. They are often the most economical choice where a bridge is required to cross over inaccessible landscapes.
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Retrofitting Europe’s Homes: How Digital Construction can Support Greener, Affordable Housing
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 22, 2022
But if you happened to be passing by the Kingston motorway bridge, you’d have seen one of the best innovations from the world of construction. While creating new houses will be part of the solution, it’s often said that the most sustainable house is the one that’s already been built.
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Building Layout | How to Building Layout | What Is Method of Layout of Building | Control Lines of Construction | Construction Layout
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 18, 2020
How to Building Layout. The structure position and orientation is generally detailed in engineers drawing , and it showed how the layout would be arranged. After finalising the building plan and design of the structural component, including foundations , the construction activity can be started. Horizontal Controls. Vertical Controls.
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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 26, 2018
Check out the following stories from April’s news to see what other technology is coming to construction and how it might affect your organization. Smart Cities Dive describes how 3D printing is being used not only for houses, but bridges, infrastructure repairs and a variety of other applications.
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The Next Generation in Construction:Â A Spotlight on 6 Young Industry Innovators Â
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 27, 2022
Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. Two key initiatives include: . Building Changemakers Microgrant Application : This $500 grant is intended for students ages 17-22 in the U.S.
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Difference Between Marble and Granite | What Is Marble and How Is It Made | What Is Granite and How Is It Made
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 18, 2020
What Is Marble And How Is It Made? Ex – Taj Mahal in India is built of Makrana a white marble that changes hue with the angle of the light. What Is Granite And How Is It Made? Both Marble and Granite are natural materials and are often mistaken for each other. There can be drastic variations in colour and pattern.
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How Autodesk Docs Underpins Whole City Builds
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 31, 2023
How the BIM Transition is Happening TMG is a large company with multiple departments, which means moving to BIM processes involves a large-scale migration over time. Beyond Docs, TMG is also seeing great advantages from Power BI, Bridge and other Autodesk Construction Cloud solutions.
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The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
HOW TO MAKE A CLADDING PANEL: An exact inverse replica of the panel is built from wood. A suitable reinforcement cage is built and put into the mould. They may be load bearing, or they may be just decorative to act as a façade. Quality: Cladding panels are produced under highly controlled factory conditions.
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The Rise of the Modern Estimator
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 23, 2022
Their success is a critical element of how a company continues operating at a profit for another day. . To understand how modern estimation got where it is today and exciting growth opportunities for the future, it’s important to understand the profession’s origins. . Today, estimators are the unsung heroes of a project team.
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What is Floating Foundation | Suitability of the Floating Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Floating Foundation | How to Build a Floating House Foundation
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The Floating Foundation is a type of foundation which is constructed by the excavation of the soil in such a way that the weight of the structure which is built on that soil is equal to the total weight of the soil which is excavated including the weight of the water in the soil. Introduction of Floating Foundation.
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