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“Contributing makes me feel like I’m being useful to the planet.” — Anna Wong, Volunteer
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Understanding New York City Construction Accidents: The Role of Lawyers and Legal Processes
New York City is a bustling hub of construction activity, with towering skyscrapers and infrastructure projects shaping its iconic skyline. However, alongside this progress comes the unfortunate reality of construction accidents, often resulting in injuries, fatalities, and legal complexities. In such cases, the involvement of lawyers becomes pivotal in navigating the legal landscape and securing…
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How to Develop a Project Risk Management Plan
What is a Project Risk Management Plan A project risk management plan is a formal document that outlines the strategies and processes that will be used to identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the life cycle of a project. It provides a structured approach for managing project risks by defining the roles and responsibilities of…
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Rebar Coupler vs Lapping – Why Rebar Couplers are More Efficient and Economical?
Rebar Coupler vs Lapping: couplers have more advantages as compared with conventional lap splicing, like better economy, construction speed..
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12 Principles of Project Management
For any profession, the values and principles serves as the guidelines for the professionals. Following these guidelines, the professionals make decisions, strategize and solve the problems under their domain. Project Management Institute (PMI), USA is considered to be the most prestigious body for project management. In the latest edition of Guide to Project Management Body…
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Must-Read Books for Geotechnical Engineering Professionals
Geotechnical Engineering is a vast field and a lot of research is done and many books has been published till date. In this article we have recommended ten (10) must-read Geotechnical Engineering books for Engineers.
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Cracking Behavior of Ferrocement
Cracking behavior and crack patterns of ferrocement are more or less similar to reinforced concrete with some differences. Cracks, in ferrocement, at service load are very fine so that is not visible from the naked eye, and cracks in ferrocement are very small but large in numbers. Crack propagation is not sudden as it is…
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Structural Design Process (Steps for a Building Project)
For a building, structure design phase is the most crucial phase of a project. After the paper work completion of feasibility analysis and architectural designing, it is the responsibility of structural design engineer to bring it to reality. After receiving all the inputs from architect, geotechnical engineers and clients, a structural engineer efforts to complete…
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Ferrocement Application As a Low Cost Housing Material
Ferrocement is gaining popularity due to its versatile use in construction and architecture. It can be use to make storage silos, boats, architectural sculptures, etc. But its real use in Civil Engineering perspective is as a construction technology to develop low cost housing. For developing countries with high demand of housing, ferrocement can be effective and low…
“Contributing makes me feel like I’m being useful to the planet.”
— Anna Wong, Volunteer