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…
Tile can be created from concrete, clay and a plethora of different materials. There are in fact several different kinds of marble tile utilized in property along with commercial requests. It\’s essential that the tile is correctly demolished in its entirety so the new…
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…
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…
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…
The wood timber that is suitable for construction is obtained from trees that will measure 0.6m in girth or more. There are different types of woods available for various purposes. The woods that is available for construction is called as timber.
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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…
Applications are invited from the Punjab domiciles suitable candidates for the post at Nishtar Hospital, Multan. The below mentioned posts are sanctioned for the financial year 2018-19
Detail of the Job
Name of Job / Post : SDO (Civil Engineering)Pay Scale: BPS-17Age…
A pozzolana is a natural or artificial material containing silica in a reactive form. By themselves, pozzolanas have little or no cementitious value. However, in a finely divided form and in the presence of moisture they will chemically react with alkalis to form cementing…
62+ Civil Engineering Job vacancies in WAPDA from all Pakistan Provinces March, 2018
March 18, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
50 Posts for Permanent Job in Punjab Irrigation Department for Freshers & Experienced Civil Engineers 2018
February 9, 2018
Irrigation Department of the Punjab is a Government deprtment with over with over 52,000 employees of the Provincial Irrigation Department. It is aimed to do river and riverain surveys, barrages construction work and canal works, tubewels flood control and protection…
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…
