The LEED system for energy efficient building construction, maintenance, and operation has led to renewed interest in roof gardens and greenery. Several important considerations should be examined for retrofit and new construction of such systems. For over 70 years the concept of placing live ecosystems on top of buildings in the U.S. has been purs...

Concrete is a basic building block of our everyday world. It's used in almost every type of structure that we build today. This engineering guide to concrete will give you a variety of information about concrete, including some best practices for various situations. Concrete is one of the most prevalent building materials known to man. From roa...

Civil engineers and architects complement each other’s' work. An architect takes care of the design and shape of a building whereas a civil engineer takes care of the technical nitty-gritty like the strength of the building. Architecture is art; civil engineering is more about physics The primary focus of an architect remains on the a...

When it comes to the precipitous decline in the reliability and efficiency of America's infrastructure, its not just bridges we should be thinking about. The nation's water infrastructure is falling apart, much of it tainted with heavy metals and leaking like a sieve simply due to its age. The Unseen Decline of America's Infrastructure&...

Just like any other science, Civil Engineering, too, is evolving. Concrete is no longer coarse and made of fine aggregates only. Similarly engineering materials are not restricted to cement and steel. Challenge yourself with this short quiz and find out how much you know about Civil Engineering. References Various Articles at BrightHub and the auth...

Slipform construction is an economical way of working with the concrete. It works well for any kind of construction, be it working with plain concrete, reinforced concrete, or pre-stressed concrete. Accuracy and continual casting for constructing a monolithic structure are its greatest advantages. Concrete is the most widely used man-made material ...

How many times have you said, "I love that city. It is so clean and well organized." How many times have you been impressed by how cities like London and Venice are able to handle their municipal services so effectively? You can thank the municipal engineers who play the major role behind this. Basics of Municipal Engineering Municipal ...

There are several types of waste incineration plants. The most common type is municipal solid waste (MSW) with the heat providing energy from waste. This is becoming more necessary in many countries throughout the world as we all run out of land-fill sites for our household rubbish. Incineration of waste is not a new process, but the rules ...

The role of a surveyor is now extremely significant. A growing number of disciplines including mapping, navigation, and Global Positioning Systems concern the modern surveyor. Advanced surveying techniques are more accurate, faster, and reliable than traditional methods, with new technologies emergi What Is Surveying In the broadest sense, surveyin...

Humankind has achieved great engineering feats, from underwater tunnels to skyscrapers, yet for all its intelligence, it is still far from infallible. We often hear news of engineering disasters and they are bound to happen because like humans, technology too is evolving and it is not perfect. Engineering disasters occur because of flaws in design,...