Plenty of people have been looking into installing solar panels in an effort to combat rising energy costs. When most of these people see the prices of the professionally installed panels they realize it may not be a luxury they can afford. There is an easier, more cost efficient way to harness power from the […]
Who knows how many individuals are influenced by kitchen upgrade because it has the ability to produce such an effect. We see so many examples in our every day lives, and it can serve as an significant reminder. Yet as with quite a few things, there is more to it and some things should be […]
A Agile software development is a set of fundamental principles about how software should be developed based on an agile way of working in contrast to previous heavy handed software development methodologies. Aggregate planning is an operational activity which does an aggregate plan for the production process, in advance of 2 to 18 months, to […]
This article describes all the requirements for shotcrete and mortar in a simple and easily understandable way. Armed with this information, the materials can be selected correctly. Basically, this involves choosing between the wet or dry spraying process, the right mix design and the right weighting of early strength development and durability of the sprayed […]
High performance concrete (HPC) has been defined as concrete that possesses high workability, high strength and high durability. ACI (American Concrete Institute) has defined HPC as a concrete in which certain characteristics are developed for a particular application and environment. Under the ACI definition durability is optional and this has led to a number of […]
A Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP measures the actual cost that has been spent, rather than the budgeted cost Agile software development is a set of fundamental principles about how software should be developed based on an agile way of working in contrast to previous heavy handed software development methodologies. Aggregate planning is an […]
Professionals in the engineering field typically fill a specific technical niche within a company. While interviewing for an engineering position, use the opportunity to discuss the technical training you have attained and how your technical skills fill the company’s need. The main objective is to convince the company that your engineering background is a match […]
Specifications of work quality are an important feature of facility designs. Specifications of required quality and components represent part of the necessary documentation to describe a facility. Typically, this documentation includes any special provisions of the facility design as well as references to generally accepted specifications to be used during construction. General specifications of work […]
The quality of the concrete finish is affected by many factors. These include the concrete mix design and its constituents, the formwork, the compaction, the temperature and the curing process and also the mold or formwork release agent used. The influence of the release agent is described below and advice is given on how to […]
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. It is the oldest national engineering society in the United States. ASCE’s vision is to have engineers positioned as global leaders who strive toward building a better quality of life. Its world […]