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ASTM

ASTM International (ASTM), originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical...

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ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed over a century ago, when a forward-thinking group of engineers and scientists got together to...

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Benefits of Green Roof

As you can imagine, the addition of a green roof to an otherwise unused area on a building, is beneficial for the surrounding environment. Initial loss of “green” space and its inherent natural...

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Brief Introduction to FIDIC

Management is a kind of science which needs continuous summarizing, to experience development and innovations through practice. In the contract for international engineering projects, the function of...

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AASHTO

AASHTO, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, is a standards setting body which publishes specifications, test protocols and guidelines which are used in highway...

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What is shotcrete?

Introduction to shotcrete or sprayed concrete Shotcrete or gunite was invented by Mr. Carl Ethan Akeley (1864-1926) in 1910. For attractions of a park, this American Architect was mandated to realize...

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The Importance of Designing Team in Construction Process

In the modern industrialized world, construction usually involves the translation of designs into reality. A formal design team may be assembled to plan the physical proceedings, and to integrate those...

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Basic Requirements of a Building

The planning and construction of a building should be aimed at fulfilling the following 12 requirements: 1. Strength and Stability: Building should be capable of transferring the expected loads in its...

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Phases of Sea Port Development

The course of development of a port or port terminal usually undergoes phases, which also indicate its age. Evolution from a traditional break-bulk cargo port to a specialized unitized cargo port may...

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ASTM International

ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards...

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RFP or Request for Proposal

A request for proposals (RFP) is basically a publication of detailed requirements by a prospective... more »

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AASHTO

AASHTO, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, is a standards setting body... more »

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Phases of Sea Port Development

The course of development of a port or port terminal usually undergoes phases, which also... more »

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ASTM Standards

ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed... more »

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Static Load Testing for Piles

The static load test (SLT) involves the direct measurement of pile head displacement in the... more »

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Basic Requirements of a Building

The planning and construction of a building should be aimed at fulfilling the following 12... more »

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Benefits of Green Roof

As you can imagine, the addition of a green roof to an otherwise unused area... more »

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What is shotcrete?

Introduction to shotcrete or sprayed concrete Shotcrete or gunite was invented by Mr. Carl Ethan... more »

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ASTM

ASTM International (ASTM), originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, is an... more »

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ASTM Standards

ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), was formed... more »

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