A voided concrete slab is a system that removes the non-working or excess concrete from the structural slab and replaces it with void formers. The voided slab system was invented by Jorgan Breuning of Denmark about 20 years ago. The idea of creating engineered voids within a solid slab system helps to reduce the overall […]
Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) or fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) is a composite concrete material that employs textile reinforcement instead of steel reinforcement. TRC is being widely used in building for the past two decades and is a promising solution for retrofitting and strengthening concrete structures . The fabrics or textiles used for TRC are jute, glass,
It is a lateral load resisting system that is located within the building. Outriggers are interior lateral structural systems provided to improve the overturning stiffness and strength of high-rise buildings. The outriggers can be in the form of horizontal beams, truss, or walls. The whole system consists of a core structure connected to the perimeter
The endless traffic jams and the increasing number of vehicles in cities have compelled humankind to look for alternatives other than roads. Apart from air travel, a growing number of engineers and enthusiasts have discovered a huge potential in underground transportation and find it to be a lucrative and swift option. One such initiative is
Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity. Light-emitting cement absorbs solar energy during the day and radiates light at night. This innovative cement was developed by Dr. The research focused on modifying the microstructure of cement to absorb solar energy and emit light in
Hydrodemolition, also known as hydroblasting or hydromilling, is a demolition method used to remove concrete and other materials using high pressure or ultra high-pressure water jet. Compared to conventional demolition tools, hydrodemolition is an effective method to cut down concrete without affecting the substructure and other parts. Hence, this approach is accurate and has less
Project planning and budget estimation is very important for a construction project to be successful. If you don’t plan your project beforehand, you will miss out on minor details and this will imp
The original edition of the FIDIC books dates back to 1957. on the other hand, FIDIC has recently published many new contracts to complement the suite of contracts. The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC, French: Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) drafts and publishes the FIDIC contract suite. The FIDIC contract suite currently covers many projects
Construction safety is a critical concern in the construction industry, and its importance is only increasing due to the escalating complexity of projects and challenges. Unfortunately, traditional
FIDIC Stands for Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) which has about 102 countries as members. The FIDIC forms of contract have conditions suitable for use in all types of construction, electrical, mechanical and domestic contracts. In 1999, FIDIC published four new editions of forms of contracts : The Contract for construction
