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Cantilever Footing, Strap Footing - Definition and Design

A strap footing also known as cantilever footing, is a special case of combined foundation in which two separate footings are tied together by a beam called tie beam or strap beam.Mostly in cities, the houses are adjacent to each other due to limited and congested space available i.e. the outer walls are touching each other and having a limited space for an isolated column footing.This restriction…
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Steel Erection And Construction – A Quick Brief

Structural steel is not just ideal for big agricultural buildings, skyscrapers or garages, but there are end numbers of attributes which steel frameworks offers and used widely for construction purposes.Steel frameworks are sustainable, affordable and durable. Among so many…
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What Do Civil Engineers Do?

The role of civil engineers is to build, improve, and maintain infrastructure systems for public use. Not only does their work involve transportation-related systems such as roadways, railroads, and bridges but it also includes water supply systems, irrigation systems, waste systems, energy systems, and other types of public infrastructure. The minimum amount of education required to get started…
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A Closer Look At The Field Of Civil Engineering

Within the larger category of engineering, civil engineering is one of the most popular specialties. The job of a civil engineer is to help communities develop essential infrastructure. This includes structures like roads and bridges as well as systems that are responsible…
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3 Places You’ll See Sheet Piling Used On A Daily Basis

It helps us to get to work, it protects our homes, and it even gives us a secure place to park, amongst many other uses. So, with that in mind, we’re going to take a look at three places you’ll see sheet piling used on a daily basis. 3 Places You’ll See Sheet Piling Used On A Daily Basis What is sheet piling? Sheet piling is a method of construction used to retain large bodies of…
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62+ Civil Engineering Job vacancies in WAPDA from all Pakistan Provinces March, 2018

WAPDA is currently looking for competent, dedicated, dynamic and self-motivated personnel for the following positionson contract basis extendable on account of satisfactory performance. Junior Engineering (CIVIL) in department of GM (C&M) Water Pay Scale: BPS (17)  No. of Post: 62  Qualification : B.Sc. (Civil Engineering) or equivalent from HEC recognized university  Note: The discipline…
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9+ Uncommon and Rare Type of Beams you don\'t know

As a civil engineer and construction expert, you’d be familiar with a lot of common beam types and kinds but did you know there are a lot of uncommon types of beams you don’t know. Or in other words there are many uncommon types of beams you should know and in this post…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of PERT

PERT is an acronym of Program evaluation and review technique, it is a project network analysis that was developed by the U.S Navy in 1950s to facilitate the management of large and complex projects. The management of the project will involve the planning and the control of…
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What is Asphalt Prime Coat?

The shear strength of the final asphalt product is affected by the quality of the asphalt prime coat applied.  Asphalt Prime Coat is also termed as emulsified asphalt, water diluted asphalt and Cutback aliphatic spray. Recently I have got the chance of working on a highway project somewhere in a mountainous cold-weather region.  And I was amazed after finding the impact of climate on…
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What is Waffle Slab?

So I am glad that you have asked me “what a waffle slab system is?” – You have asked this question because waffle slab is not that common throughout the world. Its not like a flat slab which is here and there i.e. everywhere – and 90% chance is that the slab…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Flat Slab?

Concrete slabs are one of the most common structural elements of modern buildings and infrastructures including residential, commercial plazas, hospitals or buildings having industrial significance. Typically 4 to 20 inches of reinforced concrete mat like element is constructed as roof ceilings or floors for interior while thinner slabs are used for exterior paving roadway.  Advantages and…
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