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It’s All About the Data

Civil + Structural Engineer

Perhaps the tools or systems being used in each phase do not talk to one another, or the data being generated in one phase is incompatible with the structure of the data in the next phase. Data requirements must be standard across the entire lifecycle. And siloed data gets left behind, driving obsolescence.

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Earth Anchors Keep Structures Grounded

CCR Magazine

The Anchors Ensure the Safety and Stability of Portable Temporary Structures Many industries utilize portable, modular, or temporary structures or buildings due to the speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness advantages offered by this approach over permanent facilities.

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Definition of Design Period | Why Design Period is Provided | Factors Affecting Design Period | Design Period Values

CivilJungle

Definition of Design Period: Design period could be defined as the number of years in the near future in which the supply will surpass the demand. Also, Read: What Is Pier and Beam Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Pier and Beam Foundations | Pier and Beam Foundation Design | How to Build a Post and Pier Foundation.

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What Is Falsework | Types of Falsework |Causes of Falsework Failures

CivilJungle

The temporary structure used to support a permanent structure, material , plant, equipment, and people until the construction of the permanent structure has advanced to the stage where it is self-supporting. Falsework includes the foundations , footings , and all structural members supporting the permanent structural elements.

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Roads Review: Challenges for recycled material use

Roads Online

This lack of a system discourages designers and contractors from using secondary materials due to potential risks and liabilities. The other issue is related to the current definition of waste and its reuse, which in some states is subject to strict EPA regulations limiting the capacity to recycle materials.

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What Is Inverted Arch Footing | Where Are Uses Inverted Arch Footing | Advantages of Inverted Arch Footing | Disadvantages of Inverted Arch Footing

CivilJungle

The Inverted Arch Footing is built in areas where the carrying or bearing capacity of the soil is very low and the load of the building is concentrated on the walls and digging is not possible. This is not a typical type of foundation. Inverted Arch Footing is built between the two foundation walls.

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What Is Shotcrete | Shotcrete & Concrete | Shotcrete Technology | Types of Shotcrete Technology | Advantages of Shotcrete | Disadvantages of Shotcrete

CivilJungle

It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support. Concrete is a building material that comes with an exceeding diversity of choices, together with lightweight, heavyweight, porous, and fibre-reinforced, to suit a range of construction needs.