Influence Lines
An influence line is constructed by plotting the position of the unit load as the abscissa and as the ordinate […]
Industrial Floors
The primary purpose of a floor covering in an industrial building is to protect the structural floor from foot and truck
Industrial Air Conditioning
Certain manufacturing processes call for close control of temperature and relative humidity. A typical control system is shown in Fig. 13.45.
Ill-Effects of Dampness
Ill-effects of dampness are as listed below: 1. Patches develop and destroy the appearance of the building. 2. Colour wash,
Improving Earthquake Resistance of Small Buildings
The earthquake resistance of small buildings may be increased by taking some precautions and measures in site selections, building planning
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If on-site slump test fails, should engineers allow the contractor to continue the concreting works?
This is a very classical question raised by many graduate engineers. In fact, there are two schools of thought regarding
If concrete compression test fails, should Schmidt hammer test be adopted as an alternative test to prove the concrete strength?
The Scmidt hammer test is based on the elastic rebound of hammer which presses on concrete surface and it measures the
If a contractor proposes to increase concrete cover beyond contractual specification (i.e. 40mm to 70mm), shall engineers accept the proposal?
In contractual aspect, based on the requirement of General Specification of Civil Engineering Works (1992 Edition), the tolerance of concrete
Importance of feasibility studies
Feasibility studies of an engineering nature are needed for most construction projects. It can be an advantage to a promoter