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
Countdown bauma China 2010
bauma China 2010, the 5thInternational Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Equipment is being held at the Shanghai New International
Precast Ferrocement Structurals in Lieu of Rolled Steel Structurals
There has been practically no change in the constituents of Ferrocement right from the day it was patented by Mr. Lambot. Ferrocement consists of cement sand mortar, wire mesh and skeletal steel. With the
The Nano Revolution in Architectural World
Nanotechnology is about the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale. Few technologies have created so much hype and attracted so much funding globally as nanotechnology has over the last 5–10 years. There is a
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
Liquefaction of Sand and its Counter measures
The liquefaction of sand is one of the primary factors leading to the damage of the structures during earthquakes. The liquefaction normally occurs due to the generation of excess pore pressure under undrained loading
State-of-art Techniques for Soil Improvement
The paper presents the state-of-the-art report on soil improvement techniques. Soil improvement (treatment) is the controlled alteration of the state, nature or mass behavior of ground materials in order to achieve an intended satisfactory response to
Port Infra Set to Stage Amazing Upturn
Targeting a total port traffic handling capacity of 3.5 billion tons per annum in a phased manner by 2031, the Union Shipping Ministry has recently made a mark by crossing the coveted combined traffic handling
Development of Masonry Cement from Waste Chalk and Phosphogypsum
This paper reports on the production of masonry cement from waste chalk, Portland cement and a small quantity of phosphogypsum. It possesses good workability, water retention and greater resistance to volume
Building Envelope Insulation: A Key to Energy Saving
Buildings across the globe consume 60-70% of the total energy generated and are a major contributor to the greenhouse gases. The maximum share of this energy usage is in conditioning (heating or cooling)
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
Dr Fixit Institute: A hi-tech Centre for Healthy Concrete Construction
Revolutionizing concrete construction by bringing in hi-tech technology and new materials in the infrastructure and housing sector, Dr Fixit Institute has drawn a detailed roadmap for healthy construction and
Bosch: Cordless Power Tools With Lithium-Ion Technology
Quality, Innovation and Customer Orientation, the three guiding principles allows Bosch to create products that are core to users' needs. Bosch Power Tools enjoy greater and strong loyalty across the globe
Atlas Copco Delivering Sustainable Solutions is Our Strength
Atlas Copco, which has established an unassailable lead in compressors, construction, mining and power equipment worldwide, delivers sustainable solutions to push customers’ productivity through
Architect Ken Yeang on Green Design
Saving our environment is the most vital issue that humankind must address today, feeding into our fears that this millennium may be our last. For the designer, the compelling question is: how do we design for a sustainable future
BAU is Booming
Dr Reinhard Pfeiffer, Managing Director, Messe Munchen GmbH, the orgainser of global trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems was in New Delhi recently to promote his global event - BAU 2011
Indian Housing Scenario Problems and Remedies
The total housing shortage at the end of tenth plan has officially been assessed as 24.71 million dwelling units for 67.4 million Households, where 98% of this shortage was in the Low Income and Economically Weaker Sections
The Role and Efficacy of Consulting Engineers in Construction
A Consulting Engineer is a person who with his high engineering qualifications specialised background, and wide experience, can plan, design, supervise and help in undertaking maintenance of any type of
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°
Evolution of Project Management in Construction Projects
Providing a good infrastructure has been neglected in the past in India. The realization came very late. Because of the neglect of this very important aspect, India was relegated to back waters. India was not
Multi Modal Transportation System
A professional management practice consisting of an array of services applied to construction projects and programs through the planning, design, construction and post construction phases for the purpose of achieving
Sustainable Future for the Construction Industry
The issue of sustainability is gaining substantially in significance in virtually all sectors of industry. This applies particularly to the building sector. According to reports from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
Bosch Press Meet at Shanghai
Our slogan, "Invented for Life" stands for high performance, best in quality, easy to use, and innovation to fulfill customer's requirement in the professional and DIY segment. We are determined to find new solutions and improve our
Steel-Concrete Composite Building Under Seismic Forces
Unlike static forces, amplitude, direction and location of dynamic forces, especially due to earthquake, vary significantly with time causing considerable inertia effects on building. Behavior of the building
Burj Dubai: World's Tallest Structure
The world’s tallest building Burj Dubai, which was under construction for six years, is scheduled to open on 4th Jan 2010, Fig. 1. The construction of this 818 m tall, reinforced concrete tower structure, broke several records during its construction
China Sourcing fair Largest Chinese products Exhibition in India
More than 900 manufacturer's booths will be on display at the 3rd annual China Sourcing Fairs in Mumbai, expanding more than 30% as compared to last year. Exhibitors will come from mainland China
Highways Sector on Overdrive
The Indian highways sector forms the world’s second largest road network aggregating over 3.34 million km. But its national highways until recently constituted only about 2 percent at 74,000km. But things started changing dramatically
Green Buildings
Buildings account for one-sixth of the world’s fresh water withdrawals, one-quarter of its wood harvest and two-fifths of its material and energy flows. The type of buildings which are constructed by incorporating tripod of attributes
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 this paper, an attempt
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
