Have you ever noticed the unique charm of buildings with the sky above them? Open To Sky (OTS) construction has been around for centuries, but it’s gaining traction in recent times as more and more people are recognizing the benefits ...
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The Sky-High Science of Skyscraper Construction
Skyscrapers have become an iconic part of our global urban landscape, but few of us have delved in the science behind their construction. From the materials used to their structural mechanics, the construction of skyscrapers is a feat that requires ...
Flyover: Types, Design, and Advantages
A flyover is a high-level road bridge that crosses over another railroad or highway intersection or an existing road. It is also called an “overpass.” In order to prevent traffic congestion below, flyovers are constructed to allow for safe passage ...
Stub Column: Purpose and Applications
A stub column is a type of column whose length is very small and does not connect to the footing directly. So, it does not have a footing or pedestal and relies on a beam or slab to transfer loads. ...
All You Need to Know About Top-Down Construction
Buildings with underground structures are often constructed using the bottom-up approach, where sub-structure and super-structure levels are built one after the other, beginning from the building’s foundation and moving towards the top. Although this traditional approach, known as the bottom-up ...
13 Types of Domes in Architecture
A dome is an architectural element that is curved in shape and forms the top half of a sphere. Domes do not need any internal support and can cover a great area while using very little quantity of material. Domes ...
8 Types of Structures in Civil Engineering
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 ...
Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges: Material Requirement, Construction, and Testing
Asphaltic plug joint (APJ) is a type of bridge expansion joint that is a simple general-purpose expansion device for bridges having a total motion of less than 50 mm (2 in). These joints are used in joint expansion sealing on ...