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Tunnel Alignment: What is its Importance in Tunnel Construction?

The Constructor

Tunnel alignment is simply the position or layout of the tunnel on the ground; the alignment can be either horizontal or vertical. While a horizontal.

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Types Of Foundation & Their Uses In Building Construction

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Everyone must have the basic knowledge of Foundation before starting construction work. This article will help you to understand that what a Foundation is, its basic requirements, and the types of Foundation along with their uses in different structures. What is Foundation? As every object on the earth requires an appropriate base to stand the Engineering […].

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Void Forms in Foundation Construction: Their Types and Applications

The Constructor

Void forms are sacrificial formwork members designed to provide a space between the concrete foundation and expansive soil, i.e., to protect the.

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Engineers Launch SE 2050 Commitment to Eliminate Embodied Carbon in Structures

ENR Construction

The Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers, which has kicked off the first U.S. campaign aimed at reducing embodied carbon in structural systems, is issuing a call for engineers to join the crusade.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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What Are Columns | Different Types of RCC Columns | Round Column Vs Square Column | Pillars Vs Columns

CivilJungle

Introduction of RCC Column. The whole structure of a building is comprised of different types of components. The column is one of the most important parts of the Framed Structure. Columns are designed to carry the axial loads in compression. The Columns are used all over the world for the decorative as well as structural purpose. The main function of the columns is to transmit the load of the superstructure to the underground strata.