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Types of Pile Foundations
Understanding Pile Foundations What are the types of pile foundations and why do we need pile foundations? Pile foundations are often required for buildings that have large loads coming does…
Civil engineering articles and design guidance
Types of Foundations for Buildings
Building Foundations Types of Foundations Types of foundations that are commonly used for buildings or any kind of structure, are either shallow foundations or deep foundations.The function of foundations is…
Types of Coastal Defences
Coastal Defences Flooding and its issues A good proportion of the world's population lives in costal areas with estimates ranging from 40-60%. Global warming, rising sea levels is causing flooding…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods
NDT methods for concrete Non-Destructive testing (NDT) methods: Pull-out test The pull-out test measures the force the to extract standard embedded inserts (special steel rods and casts into concrete) from…
Types of Concrete floor slabs
Types of Concrete Floor Slabs Types of Concrete floor slabs : Flat slab Flat slabs are generally a reinforced concrete floor slab using mesh reinforcement (i.e. A252, A393 etc.) and…
Types of Floor Construction
Types of Floor Construction Types of Floor Construction: Composite metal deck slabs In steel frame structures, it is common to use a composite metal deck floor system. The metal deck…
RIBA stages 2020
RIBA stages 2020 What is the RIBA stages 2020 plan of works Established by Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).Originally launched in 1963 in a simple matrix format which has…
Masonry
7 Types of Concrete
Types of Concrete Introduction Construction is a rapidly evolving industry with new complex and challenging structures are being built. More often than not, material strength and understanding their characteristic properties…
Types of Civil Engineering
Types of Engineering Civil Engineering Sub-disciplines Civil engineering is a very broad field with lots of sub-disciplines. The term "Civil Engineer" could apply to anyone working as a site engineer,…
Civil Engineer Salary
Engineer Salaries UK Average Salaries In the UK, the national average salary was recorded around £30,000 per year for 2019. However, this is the median pay for the whole of…