Category: Engineering
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12 of The Best Bridges in the World
Surroundings, roadways and materials have huge influence on the shape, form and overall appearance of a bridge. The following visual will help you identify the architectural styles of different types of bridges; arch, beam, truss, cantilever, suspension and cable-stayed. From the longest suspension bridge to the tallest and highest ones to the widest cable-stayed bridge…
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Using 3D Printing and Innovative Materials for House Construction
Modern construction methods are reducing the time, costs, waste, injuries and environmental impact of building an entire house. These architectural technology involves the use of robots, 3d printing and other innovative materials. Concrete material are now being used to print foundations and walls that is stronger than usual concrete in a method called Contour Crafting.…
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What is the Difference Between a Street, a Road and an Avenue?
Ever wonder if the transportation route you’re driving through is a street, a road or an avenue? Different places or cities will implement different rules on what public way can be called what. The distinction has kinda worn away over time because of some real estate developers indiscriminately naming new roads “avenues” for marketing reasons.…
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How Hydroelectric Power Works
While the sun can be covered by clouds and the wind flow can drop, hydroelectric power provides continuous power generation. This commonly used type of renewable energy harness the power of falling or flowing water. Typically, hydro plant system consist of three components: the electric plant where the electrical power is created; a dam for…
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How Today’s Civil Engineering Protect Us from Earthquakes
The devastating impact of past major earthquakes, that caused thousands of fatalities and billions of dollars in property loss, have proven the need for the improvement of buildings, bridges and highways in cities. Modern technology has now allowed engineers to construct earthquake resistant structures that are able to resist strong seismic waves. Here’s how today’s…
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10 Greatest Projects of Civil Engineering
Engineering projects, like bridges that unites cities, a skyscraper designed to withstand earthquakes or a massive wall built to protect an empire, all shared something in common. These infrastructures are constructed to fix a problem and make people’s lives better. From Burj Khalifa Tower and Golden Gate Bridge to Great Wall of China and Great…
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Nikola Tesla’s Inventions That Are Still Used Today
Nikola Tesla invented many new technologies that are far ahead of their time. Tesla is a noble inventor who is contented to experiment in his research laboratory with little need for money or acclamation. Yet his influence and contribution to modern technology, as a prolific inventor, scientist and engineer, are often forgotten. From alternating current…
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What will the City of the Future Look Like?
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