ACE Launches ACX 750 Crawler Crane
Action Construction Equipment Limited (ACE) has recently launched its ACX 750 Crawler Crane at Gurgaon near Delhi. The crane has a lifting capacity of 75 tons which it can lift at 12 metre boom length at 3.6 metres working radius
RebarCAD and its Global Beneficiaries
The use of RebarCAD solution in a project of this magnitude, has helped us manage our reinforcement steel inventory and enjoy cost benefits on reduced scrap" Senthil Ganesh, Planning Engineer
ROOF INDIA 2011
ROOF INDIA 2011 Exhibition- Asia's Largest Roofing & Allied Technologies Event was recently held, in Mumbai. The 3-day international exhibition featured over 115+ national and international exhibitors / representative companies. showcasing their latest Roofing Systems and allied technologies and products
Volvo Ambitious Product Renewal Program
In a presentation titled 'Product renewal key to success in strengthening market' the new president and chief executive of Volvo Construction Equipment, Pat Olney, has stated that the company is well-positioned to
Innovations in Plate Girder Design
Plate girders are often used in structures having spans more than 15-20m. Normal plate girders are provided with intermediate and edge stiffeners, to utilize the post buckling strength of the webs. However
Termination of Contract Under New FIDIC
The termination of a relationship in a construction contract can often come as a surprise causing both confusion and resentment. Negotiations can escalate into protracted and costly disputes. Employers believe their
Sustainable Technologies and the Tall Building Emerging Trends
As a major energy consumer, the tall building does not ordinarily conjure images of sustainable design. But a new generation of tall buildings is incorporating new developments in technology and design to
Construction / Project Management For Highway Tunnels
The topic under discussion has two aspects: (1) Construction of road tunnel, (2) its operation after completion of the job. It is understood that the present issue which is under examination pertains to Rohtang Pass Highway
Skyscrapers Scaling Newer Heights
The skyscrapers are the emblem of megalopolis and have become a passion for urban population. Envisaged as 'Vertical cities,' Tall buildings use urban space and resources more efficiently to
Green Building Construction
Construction industry is one of the largest consumers of raw material and energy during its lifecycle and therefore has a profound impact on environment. Buildings not only protect us from extremes of nature, but they also
Volvo India and SREI BNP Paribas Enter into a Financial Pact
Volvo India Private Limited and SREI BNP Paribas have announced the formation of financial alliance recently in Bengaluru. The collaboration was announced by Mr. John. G. Rakocy, President, Volvo Financial
Roof India 2011 : Gears for its 10th Edition
Organized by Unitech Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd, the 10th edition of "ROOF INDIA" will be held from 27 - 29 May 2011 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The 3-day international event will feature over 5000 trade visitors, and over 115 national
Bamboo Reinforced Structures A Positive Green Option
Bamboo is gaining worldwide interest as an eco-friendly material, and thus there is developing interest towards bamboo building technology based on recognized engineering principles. Bamboo construction has always been considered
Polygrow® - Green Roof Solution
Today, more cities look like concrete jungles: new streets and houses are built, solving the problem of missing housing space and increasing traffic. This leads to high CO2 emissions, flooding, noise and the heat island effect. Green roofs
Sustainability Initiatives of India - Maintaining 8% + GDP
India's construction sector is assessed at Rs.4000 billion or $100 billion dollars. As a result of government spending, private investment as well as foreign direct investment, has made India ranks
Methods of Open Lands Valuation
Valuation is defined as an opinion of an expert who assesses the worth of an asset, be it a property/ machine/gold or any other item. By valuation, the present value of land/ property is determined. In every valuation
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
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011: Records Resounding Success
CONEXPO-CON/AGG exhibition held at Las Vegas during March 22-26, 2011 attracted nearly 120,000 registered attendees. The show was the global industry gathering place for the year and the largest gathering in North America since
Need of Industry Status to Construction
Construction engineering is inter related complex of operations whereby civil engineering structures are constructed or erected. The end product of any construction is finished structure for its functional use. Construction processes
Use of Alternate Fuels in the Cement Industry
Coal is the basic fuel used in the Indian cement industry. While it mainly provides the requisite heat and temperature, the ash content in the coal also combines chemically with the limestone to help form cement clinker. In India, coal will, of course, continue to be the dominant fuel for a very-long time. Coal is supplied to cement companies on the basis of what is
28th Edition of Samoter Concludes
The 28th edition of Samoter, the Triennial earthmoving and building industry machinery exhibition concluded successfully after five days of shows, debates, and business. Over 98 thousand visitors, in line with expectations on the eve
Research Survey on Field Data Based Mathematical Simulation of...
This article represents the detailed review of the research papers published in the area of mathematical simulation of construction process by various researchers by adopting different approaches. They include all modern aspects in construction but in respect to Indian scenario where majority of total construction works are still executed manually
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
Budget–2011-12 : Marshals Resources for Massive Infra Build–up
Pulling out all stops and launching a slew of measures matching infrastructure to the targeted GDP growth rate, the government in its current Budget proposals fired all cylinders blasting financial bottlenecks hampering free
Normet introduces Spraymec 8100VC
Normet introduced the most advanced model for concrete spraying in its Spraymec series at bC India. The Spraymec 8100 VC is designed for high performance sprayed concrete applications in tunnels with
Successful Construction of a Toll Motorway
A 39 kilometer toll motorway was constructed on budget (A$2.5 billion) and five months ahead of time. It was opened in June 2008. This project involved 17 interchanges, 88 bridges and twin three lane
Enterprising Approaches in the Successful Construction of a Toll Motorway (East Link) Through Suburban Melbourne, Australia
A 39 kilometer toll motorway was constructed on budget (A$2.5 billion) and five months ahead of time. It was opened in June 2008. This project involved 17 interchanges, 88 bridges and twin three lane, 1.6 km tunnels. It has
Asphalt is Green
Raising environmental concerns, fuel costs and the steadily declining natural resources affect not only the cost of asphalt mixes per se, but is forcing the industry to go green. Today, every professional
WHITE TOPPING: An Excellent Solution for Pavement Rehabilitation
Concrete Roads were first built by Romans (300 BC – 476 AD). They were quite innovative in the construction with the use of innovative materials viz., use of 'Pozzolana' cement from
Experiences with Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA)
In the sixties and early seventies, studded tires were used in Germany during wintertime. The wear of asphalt surface courses under the spikes was extreme. Research and investigations on the perform
