Strength Evaluation of Flexible Pavement of Runway Using Benkelman Beam Deflection Technique for Surat Airport Project
The performance of flexible pavements is closely related to the elastic deflection of pavement under the wheel loads. The deformation or elastic deflection under a given load depends upon surgrade soil type, its moisture
Use of Waste Plastic in Construction of Flexible Pavement
Polymer modified bitumen is emerging as one of the important construction materials for flexible pavements. Use of plastic waste in the construction of flexible pavement is gaining importance because of
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
Tunneling Machines
Susumo has launched a totally fresh set of machines for tunnelling jobs. They consist of the whole range from simple Tractor Trolley Loading Bucket to Mucking Machines. Tunnel Excavators is an excavator mounted on tyres. The excavating arm is specially designed
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
Indian Construction 2007 and Beyond . .
The period of 2007 and further is well expected to remain buoyant for India’s construction sector. Array of new infrastructure financing initiatives and new suitable project clearance and development mechanism would
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
bauma China 2008 Countdown Begins
With just 136 days to go for the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Materials, Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Equipment—bauma China 2008–to be held in
To Another Milestone Samoter 2008
Samoter, the three-yearly International Exhibition of Earthmoving, Site and Building Industry Machinery, patronized by the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE)–is today recognized as
CONEXPO Asia 2007 A Success
The CONEXPO Asia 2007 exposition was a great success, setting records for number of attendees and amount of exhibit space, as well as number of exhibitors. The show was held during December 4-7, 2007, at the
Countdown– CONEXPO-CON/ AGG 2008
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 will be the unique international gathering place for the construction industries. Held every three years, the exposition showcases the latest equipment, products, services and tech.
Indian Inc Keen on Fostering Business, Building Synergies in China
Indian participants to the recently held Bauma China 2006—flew in numbers to China to gain exposure about Chinese construction equipment industry and market. The rationale behind Indian participation
Bauma China 2006: Innovation and Size, Well Displayed
The lone character of Bauma China 2006 was all encompassing as it displayed both large capacity equipment added with equipment having modish features to be employed for construction
Excon 2007 Echoed Success
The 4th edition of Excon 2007 India's far most Construction Equipment and Construction Technology Fair organized by CII in sponsorship and co-sponsorship with country leading companies culminated success
Takeda Pharmaceuticals A Green Project
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s largest pharmaceutical firm, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. has undertaken a major expansion project to relocate and expand its North American headquarters
Green is the Color
A new year with new trends, new technologies and new beginnings is all what everyone looks forward to. This year is not any different and with new areas to explore and loads of flexibility to adapt, 2009 is surely
Foundation Equipment Market Set for Growth
Enhanced knowledge on the utility of foundation equipment by contractors are enabling foundation equipment manufacturers to reap good business volumes. P. P. BASISTHA takes a look at how the foundation
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
JCB Showcases Its Brand and Product Portfolio Prowess
In a major bid to highlight its ongoing expansion programmes involving major capital investments; JCB, world’s fourth largest construction equipment manufacturer, organised a recent global press meet, at its
Think, Design and Build Green
To usher in a Green Building Revolution, save energy and water and increase the productivity of the people working in the building, builders, architects and landscape designers are trying their best to protect the green environment by
Safer and Greener Construction of Building
Whole of the world is now considered as prone to earthquakes. Depending on the frequency and severity every location and piece of land falls into one of the 5 seismic zones. Thus all buildings that we need
Buildings Extraordinaire
Countries around the world have been a part of this global crusade to give back to the environment, a cleaner, greener place to live in. With countries like USA, UK and others already done their bit, India too had been a
Lilypad A Floating City
Considering the alarming forecast of the GIEC (Intergovernmental group on the evolution of the climate) that the ocean level should rise from 20 to 90 cm during the 21st century with a status quo by 50 cm (versus 10 cm in the 20th century)
Kanyon Shopping Mall | Kanyon Istanbul | Kanyon City within City
Kanyon an Open Air Design Kanyon is a city within city and a diverse mix of residential and office, retail stores, restaurants and entertainment components. It is an innovative mixed-use project on an area of 250,000 m2, provides
An Award Winning Green Office Loblaw Companies Ltd
Loblaw’s desire to facilitate, partner with and enable their customers to invest and add value to their individual day-to-day life, take pride in their work and enjoy the benefits of a better built environment was considered in
World of Concrete 2008- The Unique Show for Concrete and Masonry Industry
With more than 900,000 net sq. ft. of exhibits occupied by 1,739 exhibitors, and professional registrants of 91,628, World of Concrete 2007 was the largest show in its 33-year history! This year, World of Concrete 2008 promises to bring
WOC 2008 A Path Breaking Event
Over 84,789 professional registrants from around the world attended World of Concrete 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 22–25. With more than 900,000 net square feet of the newest concrete and masonry
Hangzhou Bay Bridge the Longest Trans-Ocean Bridge
The construction or an infrastructure boom throughout the world has given the chance to the equipment and machinery manufacturers to understand the requirement of the builders, contractors, designers
Design and Construction Features of Nivedita Bridge
The tradition is one of iconic crossings across the river Hooghly in the stretch of the river falling within the enlarged Kolkata metro area – Vivekananda Bridge (Bally Bridge), Rabindar Setu, (Howrah Bridge) and Vidyasagar
Retrofitting of Bridges Affected during Seismic Activity
Occurrence of earthquake is no more a rare eventuality. India has witnessed several major earthquakes, involving substantial loss of lives. To name a few, a major earthquake (Richter scale 8.5) occurred in Assam in 1897 wherein the reported death
