Structural engineering

Eight Warning Signs of a Deteriorating Roof Your home’s roof protects you, your family, and your entire house from nature’s elements. Like anything else, a roof requires regular care and maintenance in order to function properly and last as long as possible. But wear and tear is inevitable, and even the best constructed roof will wear out eventually. How Often To Inspect Roof damage can be minimized through regular interior and exterior inspections to detect any minor problems. Homeowners should

Challenging American Bridges Choosing the right type of structure in bridges is one of the main challenges of the civil engineering while building one of them. The structure types can be arch, beam, truss, suspension and cable-stayed. Among this diversity of designs, two important bridges of the United States are the already constructed Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which is an arch bridge that connects Nevada and Arizona above the Colorado River; and the St. Anthony Parkway Bridge

During the lifetime of your home, its roofing and gutters will suffer from a wide range of weathering damage. Gutters are especially prone to damage, due to their unique function. If you haven't repaired or replaced your gutters in the last five years, you need to inspect it for the following signs of damage. This process can help you decide whether or not you need to hire a professional to inspect, repair, or even replace your gutter system. Obvious Visible Signs of Damage First of all, you need

On September 16, 2016, a complaint for negligence against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (“DC Water”) was filed in D.C. Superior Court. DC Water is preparing to answer the complaint on or before November 1, 2016. Plaintiff Jeanette Myles (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on September 23, 2013, she fell into an open manhole in front of the property located at 4274 Foote Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. She claims that as a result of the fall, she incurred injuries, continuous pain, suffering

necessarily strong. However when folded, it may be surprising how much a small piece of card can actually hold. Manila folders were used to create this bridge because they are inexpensive, easy to cut bend and glue, have surprisingly predictable structural behaviour and can be used to build tubes, bars and strong

writing (violent imagery, obsession with the power of language, and distorted memories), but the play is perhaps most interesting for its rather unique structure. This paper will give an overview of the plot of the play and attempt to outline its main structural elements, before moving towards an analysis of how the structure operates. Comparisons will be drawn with Aristotle’s theories of theatrical structure, in order to examine how the play’s structure sits within traditional models of Western playmaking

The Construction of the Twin Towers 　　　 Foundation system 　　　 　　　In the beginning of the project, the surveying team discovered a steep limestone cliff beneath the surface of the original site for the Petronas Twin Towers.This would cause failure to the foundation resulting on a higher cost and the need for exceptional experts to build the foundation as planned. It alarmed the whole construction team to come up with a whole new strategy to overcome the problem which ended up with the movement of

thick, structural wythe (or hollow-core slabs, double tees, or single tees), a layer of rigid insulation, and a non-structural wythe. Composite sandwich panels were factorymade later. Materials employed in the manufacture of sandwich panels are the

When To Check Your Roof For Signs Of Damage Roofing materials are made to last for many years, but you have to stay on top of repairs to make that happen. Since your roof is mostly out of sight, you should inspect it occasionally to make sure it isn't damaged or leaking. Here are some times in particular when you should inspect your roof to make sure everything is still okay. After A Hail Storm Hail does a lot of damage to roofing materials. If your asphalt roof is covered in dents from hail strikes

Why Upgrade To Concrete Roofing Tiles Has your old roof seen better days and in need of replacement. While it is tempting to go with a material that is cheap and affordable like asphalt shingles, consider upgrading to concrete roofing tiles. While concrete roofing tiles are quite expensive at $4.50-$9 per square foot, you may find that the benefits of using the material make the cost worth it. Consider how concrete roofing tiles can be beneficial to your home. Longevity Many of the cheaper roofing