Construction industries faces a lot of challenges and issues such as productivity, sustainability, profit margins, lack of skilled labors, use of technology etc. which are discussed in detail.
When mobilizing your construction equipment for a project site, the enigma whether to buy, rent or lease must be tackled in a very sane and judicious way. Important questions pertaining to the dura
Construction of canals needs different types of machineries and equipments, the selection of which depends on many factors. These types of canal machines and their selection is discussed. Canals are substantially substantial infrastructures that considerably affect the economy of the county or region in many ways. as a result, it is necessary to construct such
Tunnel shafts are vertical passages that connect the ground surface to the tunnel roof. When the position and course of the tunnel are correctly aligned and accordingly set out on the surface, shafts are sunk at defined points on the tunnel line to aid tunneling operations. Shafts have many advantages and are used in constructing
Tunnels are underground constructions used for transportations. The features, advantages, disadvantage and methods of tunneling in construction is discussed. The tunnel engineering is one of the most interesting disciplines in engineering. The work is complex and difficult throughout its course, even though it is interesting. The tunnels are defined as the underground passages that are
A tunnel building is an underground passage offered beneath earth surface or water. Different methods of tunnel building and their details are discussed. Large excavation of soil or rock etc. In most of the cases tunnel construction is expensive but it saves time and offers comfort. With the availability of modern equipment, excavation and backfilling
A tunnel boring machine (TBM), also known as mole, is employed for the building of tunnels in hard or soft rock strata. Mostly, gripper and shield TBMs are ideal for tunneling in difficult rock conditions with medium to high stand-up time. The cutting procedure uses the rotation of the cutterhead (geared with disc cutters) and
The concept trenchless technology is a word used to describe a set or family of activities that are employed in construction work or in civil engineering. The set of works involves activities or techniques for making holes or conduit renovation or underground activity without disturbing the surface. Trenchless technology is widespread in various areas that
Trailer mounted concrete pump is a type of concrete pump generally mounted on a single axle or multi-axle trailer and high pressure is used to pump the concrete. These trailers are transported to c
Heavy machinery is essential in the construction industry, helping to move materials, dig trenches, and construct buildings. While the use of heavy machinery is beneficial to the construction proce
