The basic requirement in the design of any structure is that it should safely support all the loads during construction and in service. During the construction of the cooling tower at the Pleasants Power Station located at Willow Island, West ...
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How to Manage Construction Workforce Effectively?
Effective management of the construction workforce helps finish projects on time and within the stipulated budget. It is estimated that nearly two-thirds of construction projects fail to reach the handover phase within the estimated budget, and labor inefficiencies at the ...
How to Become a Construction Contractor? A Step-by-Step Guide
A construction contractor is an individual who provides independent and professional services to third-party employers in the construction industry. Construction contractors plan, monitor, and manage various construction projects, like residential, commercial, or public work projects. In addition, construction contractors are ...
How to Retrofit Inclined Columns Damaged Due to Earthquakes?
The required load-carrying capacity of columns damaged due to earthquake can be regained by retrofitting the inclined columns. During earthquakes, the top and bottom parts of a column are most vulnerable to shear forces. If the forces are large, the ...
Tell Your Construction Site Story and Win Prizes
We, the constructors, build the world. We all have been in a position where our construction sites become everything to us. The attachment between a constructor and his construction site is something unparalleled and can’t be found in any other ...
Minimizing Corruption in the Construction Industry: Strategies and Approaches
The construction/engineering sector is identified as the most corrupt sector in the world. Malpractices like extortion, bribery, and fraud in construction projects can have a damaging effect on the developing as well as the developed countries. As per the American ...
How to Consolidate Concrete in Congested Reinforced Concrete Members?
Consolidation of fresh concrete in congested concrete members should be performed using proper concrete pouring and compaction procedures. Otherwise, the concrete element suffers from strength deficiency and durability loss due to problems like honeycomb and poor concrete cover in addition ...
Tips to Avoid Reinforcement and Embedment Congestion in Concrete Members
Designers should consider possible congestions in reinforced concrete members while designing concrete structures. They should follow specifications of applicable codes to prevent congestions. Sometimes, one of the options to avoid congestion is by increasing the width of the concrete members ...