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Concrete versus Steel
Most buildings that are made, are structurally made from steel. Why would an architect or designer choose one material over the other? ...
Careers in the concrete industry
The concrete industry uses cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of the developers, engineers, architects, city planners, departments...
Can concrete structures last forever?
Concrete is a very durable, strong and long-lasting material which is why it’s used in foundations of buildings, as roads and driveways,...
Can concrete structures last forever?
Concrete is a very durable, strong and long-lasting material which is why it’s used in foundations of buildings, as roads and driveways,...
Life as a civil engineer
What is a typical day in the life of a civil engineer? In what is arguably the oldest engineering profession, there is truly no "typical"...
Life as a civil engineer
What is a typical day in the life of a civil engineer? In what is arguably the oldest engineering profession, there is truly no "typical"...
Roller-Compacted Concrete
Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) is designed to resist the force applied by external compaction equipment. It may or may not contain...
Designing Fly Ash Concrete To maintain 28-day Compressive Strength
Fly ash can be used in concrete either as an additive or in-part replacement of cement. The presence of finely divided glassy silica and...
Gradation of Aggregates and its Effects on Properties of Concrete
Aggregates are an important component of concrete. Not only does it give volume to concrete, it also help reduce shrinkage and cost...
The Effect of Aggregate Properties on Concrete
Aggregates form about 75% of concrete by volume. In terms of weight it may form up to 85% of concrete. Therefore attention has to be...
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