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The Engineering Miracles Behind Burj Khalifa

CCR Magazine

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world and a marvel of modern construction and engineering. Significant engineering problems needed to be addressed to ensure the tower could safely support itself and provide a safe residence for those within. To combat this, engineers used a straightforward solution: ice.

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Teretek: Revolutionising road repairs

Roads Online

In this article, we talked to Laurie Andrews, the Regional Business Development Manager (NSW/ACT) for Mainmark, who has 30 years of experience as a Civil Engineer, about using Teretek, exploring its key features, benefits, and real-world applications. Including targeted ground improvement in suitable soils.”

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

The Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco was months behind schedule due to a below grade waterproofing method that was taking a long time to cure in the damp four block-long excavation 30 feet below the water table. Understanding your geotechnical report. This required a new waterproofing solution. Related articles. Waterproofing.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc.

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What Is Underwater Concrete | Advantage & Disadvantage of Underwater Concrete | Application of Underwater Concrete | How Do They Pour Concrete Under Water

CivilJungle

Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. Can Concrete Cure Underwater? Concrete may cure underwater often effectively than that in the atmosphere. One such method of curing requires about a couple of weeks and allows the cement to be patched.

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Deshuttering Time | When to Remove Concrete Forms | Concrete Formwork Removal Time | Earliest Time to Remove Concrete Forms | When To Strip Concrete Forms

CivilJungle

After the curing period equivalent to 12 hours the concrete attained an in-place strength of 290 psi as measured by cubes. If the engineers use Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC), the time before the form is removed is 10/7 of the above times. 24 to 48 hours as may be decided by the engineer-in-charge. Type of Formwork.

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Mortar in Civil Engineering | What Is Mortar | Properties of Mortar | Uses of Mortar | Types of Mortar | Mortar in Construction

CivilJungle

Mortar in Civil Engineering: The term mortar is utilized to show a paste arranged by adding a necessary amount of water to a combination of restricting material like concrete or lime and fine aggregate like sand. Lime provides high water retention that allows for maximum early curing of the cementitious materials. Like this post?

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