Recently one of our fans have asked us on a social networking site the above cited question about why we use steel reinforcement in concrete moreover why only steel not any other metal available in the industry. Well, working on a mega DAM as structural engineer I can imagine how much huge quantity of reinforcement … Read more
Many times during soil exploration, geotech engineers have to face soils that are very likely to undergo volumetric changes due to moisture variation underneath the ground surface. This expansion and shrinkage can cause distress which is very dangerous and critical as far as bearing of the foundation is concerned. This is the case for all … Read more
In continuation of the projects carrying out in different parts of Pakistan with collaboration of China under CPEC, this state-of-the art motorway M9 is one of a valuable addition for uplifting the standards of the country’s infrastructure. Recently 70-80 KM portion of Karachi to Hyderabad Motorway has been completed and stunning photographs has been taken … Read more
An opening through an embankment for the conveyance of water by mean of pipe or an enclosed channel is called Culvert. It is a actually a transverse and totally enclosed drain under road, railroad, trail, or similar obstruction. Definition of Culvert Culvert actually is a tunnel like structure constructed under roadways or railways to provide … Read more
Building construction estimating is the determination of probable construction costs of any given project. Many items influence and contribute to the cost of a project; each item must be analyzed, quantified, and prices. Because the estimate is prepared before the actual construction, much study and thought must be put into the construction documents. The estimator … Read more