Tensile Testing
Building Materials used in the Construction Industry Young’s Modulus and Tensile Testing. Illustrate your essay with specific examples. Introduction The design of various construction structures such as buildings, dams, bridges, towers etc. is primarily determined by two major parameters, namely, the strength of the structure and the stiffness of the structure. While Stress is related […]
Presentation and analysis of Beams test readings. Illustrate your essay with specific examples.
The laboratory tests for the beam samples of different proportion of Metakaolin mix was carried out during 12th July to 18th July in the City Campus Concrete Laboratory room. The objective of this project was to understand the effect of different proportion of Metakaolin mix on the bend strength of the concentrate mixs. The samples […]
Presentation and analysis of Beams test readings. Illustrate your essay with specific examples.
The laboratory tests for the beam samples of different proportion of Metakaolin mix was carried out during 12th July to 18th July in the City Campus Concrete Laboratory room. The objective of this project was to understand the effect of different proportion of Metakaolin mix on the bend strength of the concentrate mixs. The samples […]
A Study of the Implementation and Impact of CDM 2007 Regulations
Overview Construction, Design and Management (CDM) 2007 Regulations came into force on April 2007, and applies to building, civil engineering and engineering construction work. The new regulations have been based on a combination of Construction Regulations 1996 and CDM 1994. The Regulations require site notification to HSE when the construction work is expected to last […]
To Investigate the Effects of Ventilation System on Building Residents
Introduction: One of the prime principles of a building is to provide a comfortable, healthy and productive atmosphere for the occupants. There are four key players in achieving such an environment, namely, the structure, the HVAC system, outdoor environment and occupants’ activities. The ventilation system in buildings is a component of the HVAC system. It […]
Organization Theory for the Management of Construction Projects
Introduction Construction projects, be it vertical like buildings or horizontal like roads, are very much technical in scope requiring intricate details and complex processes. They are likewise relatively large in scale commanding mobilization of various organizational resources such as physical, financial, and human. Commitment of such resources must be sustained throughout the life of the […]
Hybrid Power Technologies in Railway Vehicles and Automobiles
Literature Review The hybridisation of propulsion systems in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), in both railway and automotive applications, involve the implementation of the most efficient combination between power sources and energy storage devices. The choice of power sources available for HEVs is wide and varied. Salmasi (2007) suggests that, in terms of the power sources, […]
An Issue in Engineering Project Managements- Managing Risks in Projects
Risk is inherent in the construction industry. The industry has maintained a poor reputation in dealing with the unfavourable impacts of risk for years. (Smith, et al., 2006) Webster’s dictionary defines risk as “the possibility of loss, injury, disadvantages, or destruction”. In the context of construction industry, it is possible that events, their consequences and […]
Constructed Wetlands Treating Storm Water Runoff
Storm water runoff is defined as the water sourced from rain or melting snow flowing over the surface of the land. The quantity of the runoff is largely dependent on the type of land on which the rain falls and flows over. In forests and grassy field, due to the pervious nature of the soil, […]
Water Services
In considering how the European Union (EU) Water Framework Directive 2000/60 (‘WFD’) makes some provisions that are relevant to water services (including the protected area status of drinking water sources within the territory of the EU), it is necessary to consider how it works along with Directive 1998/83 on Drinking Water Quality and Directive 1991/271/EC […]
Risks Associated with Waste Management Projects. Illustrate your essay with specific examples.
With the advancement of civilization and reckless use of natural resources human activities have created a profound impact on environment. However, one of the most pressing problems of today’s generation is managing waste which is created in this process. Depending upon the type of waste created, waste management projects need to tackle a range of […]
Natural gas under griund storage in the UK and why we need it. Illustrate your essay with specific examples.
Executive Summary The need to secure energy sources is of vital importance to the development of a country’s economic activity. Selecting the right strategy and finding the most suitable technologies to implement those measures is essential. In the current market and legal frameworks, the UK is heavily dependent of the supply of imported fossil fuels, […]
Effect of glass fibre on reinforced concrete beams with metakaoline subjected to cyclic loading. Illustrate your essay with specific examples.
In search of habitat humans have explored even remotest of places on earth due to sudden and rapid expansion of human civilizations. In this process of progressive expansion, man has made cutting edge advancement in technologies of construction and has mastered the art to counter nature’s wrath over the years, by learning from his mistakes. […]