Salma Dam Project, Afghanistan – A Case Study
This paper deals the related aspects with new innovative construction practice adapted and quality control measure for Earth and Rockfill dam of Salma comprises with clay core (centre in CoT) Filter F1
Moving Heavy Metals
Construction of the mega greenfield petrochemical complex for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation at Dahej Special Economic Zone involved critical challenges for transporting the plant machinery on the job
Effects of Wind on A 3 Dimensional Steel Structure
With the advent of high speed computers, 3D structural modeling and analysis have evolved to new heights. Equally exceptional user-friendly finite element software tools have made the modeling
Strata SE1–First Residential Building with Wind Turbines
Designed by London based architects practice BFLS, Strata SE is the world’s first skyscraper to integrate wind turbines into the fabric of a building that contribute 8% of Strata’s estimated total energy
HDPE Sheathing For Post-Tensioned Prestressed Concrete Structures
Metallic ducts made from steel strips with corrugations are being used over long period for bonded post tensioning tendons. Plastic ducts have been used for many years in the industry, but mostly in the form of smooth pipes for applications involving unbounded cables like external prestressing, ground anchors etc. Only recently, the
Project Risk Assessor Model for Underground Corridor Construction
Project Risk Assessment is an integral part of Project Risk Management which primarily comprises of cost and schedule uncertainties and risks. These risks can be assessed or measured in terms of likelihood, impact and consequences. Depending upon the severity of each of the risks obtained after the assessment, specific risk mitigation measures have
Technology Infrastructure-New Strategies for Development
Innovation is linked to the development and maintenance of state-of-the-art technology facilities that enable the progression of highly skilled professionals, ensuring competitive advantage and the
Power Plant Construction
Practical experiences show increasing quality deviations in delivered power plant components. Especially for components for the new generation of power plants with steam temperatures of up to 700°
Green Building Materials and Technology
Local environmental factors affect the performance of a green building to a great extent. These factors play a significant role in selecting materials and technology for a commercial green building complex. In
Putzmeister's pumping solutions for The Ruby
With 2 nos. high pressure concrete pumps BSA 1408HD, 2 nos. self-climbing Stationary Boom MX 32, 2 nos Hydraulic Shut off Valve and over 500 Meter long High pressure ZX pipelines," Putzmeister provides
India Pavilion at World Expo 2010
In the World expos, countries showcase their culture, tradition and development. Main purpose of the Expos is to bring various countries at a platform to showcase them to the international visitors at large
Finland pavilion in Shanghai World Expo 2010
Finland's pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010 is called Kirnu, or ‘Giant's kettle'. Tekla Structures BIM (Building Information Modeling) software is being used to model and manage its structural
Sandvik at Work on Kenyan Rift Valley Dam Project
Water is the world’s most precious resource, and in many parts of Africa the ability to provide clean drinking water is literally the difference between life or death for many people. In order to facilitate the provision
Sandvik Tunnels World’s Deepest LPG Storage Cavern
Relying on the winning combination of two Sandvik Tamrock Axera jumbo drilling rigs and rock tools for drill face activities. Indian contractor introduces mining techniques for construction of the world’s largest
Metso Technology Support to Unity Infrastructure
Unity Infraprojects wide spectrum of businesses covers more or less all the spheres of construction industry–from roads to skyscrapers, from bridges to tunnels, from buildings to mass housing
Chutak Hydroelectric Project
Two Sandvik underground drilling rigs are being used to cut the tunnels for the Chutak Hydroelectric Project, underconstruction in the trans-Himalayan mountain ranges of Jammu & Kashmir’s Kargil district in India
Technical Dimensions Delhi Metro Phase-II
Construction work of Phase–II of Delhi Metro is in progress. It presents many civil engineering challenges at sites involving greater heights and deeper depths than those of Phase-I. NBMCW through its interaction
Functional Performance of Cement Concrete Pavements Case Studies
Economic liberalization in India during the past decade has resulted in the rapid expansion of cement industry. With a production capacity of about 200 million tonnes per annum, the industry has emerged
Combi Cutter Pulls Down 44 Meter High Feed Silo
A 44 m high feed silo on the dockyard of Messrs. Kaatsch in Plochingen had to be pulled down quickly, efficiently and with as less harmful environmental effects as possible. The cellulose in store nearby had
Ajax Fiori — Serving the Hydroelectric Projects
The world is constantly in search for renewable, non-polluting and cost effective power solutions. One such solution is hydroelectricity. Construction equipment manufactured by Ajax Fiori
Teesta V Hydroelectric Projects's - Six Face Headreace Tunnel
Indian contractor Gammon has passed a significant landmark on the Teesta V Hydroelectric Project in India with the final breakthrough on the six-face headrace tunnel. Six Tamrock Axera T68 - 296 two boom drill
Sandvik— Sandvik Rigs Cut Himalayan Tunnels
Nine Sandvik underground drilling rigs and rock drills are being used to cut tunnels for India’s Parbati Hydroelectric Project (Stage III), under construction in the Himalayan foothills at Himachal Pradesh
Ghatghar Roller Compacted Concrete Dam project
A record concreting of over 6,50,000 m3 in 12 months was achieved by Patel Engineering Ltd at Ghatghar Roller Compacted Concrete Dam project. Two Schwing Stetter Concrete Batching and Mixing plants
