article thumbnail

SMART STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS

The Constructor

A structure which can adapt to the changing environmental conditions is called SMART. This smartness can be achieved by using smart materials like. Structural Engineering Smart Structures Structural Structure'

Materials 244
article thumbnail

Filler Slabs: Material and Advantages

The Constructor

Filler slab technology is an innovative and cost-effective technology where the dead load of the slab is reduced by replacing the concrete with filler material. The post Filler Slabs: Material and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor. This is because the concrete functions […].

Materials 264
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Journal of Structural Engineering

The Constructor

Related posts: Journal of Environmental Engineering Journal of Management in Engineering Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Uncertainty in Structural Engineering SEMINAR / PROJECT TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Structural Analysis?

article thumbnail

TYPES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE RETAINING WALL

The Constructor

Retaining wall are generally used to retain earth or other material to maintain unequal levels on two faces. The material on the back face is called. Retaining Wall Structural Engineering Structures'

article thumbnail

The Collapse of the Big Dig Tunnel: Most Expensive Tunneling Project in the History of US

The Constructor

Two principles have emerged time and again in the field of construction materials and structural engineering: the first is that the new and.

article thumbnail

Types of Material Used in Pile Foundation

The Constructor

Different types of material used in the pile foundation are cement, steel, timber and plastic which are a slender, structural member installed in the.

article thumbnail

8 Types of Structures in Civil Engineering 

The Constructor

A structure comprises several components that are connected to one another and function to transfer the loads to the soil successfully. Modern structural engineering offers a broad and in-depth body of knowledge that can precisely predict the performance of various forms and materials used in structures to withstand loads and stresses.