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Engineering ethics
Interesting article on ethical dilemmas that engineers face during course of their professional work
Code of Hammurabi
Read the laws applicable on builders ...in 1780 BC...in the earliest deciphered code of ethics
Columbia Disaster
Could the Columbia space shuttle disaster have been avoided....by whistleblowing??
Ethical Engineer!
Read the inspiring story of  a structural engineer who had the courage to point out design deficiencies of his own structure...a landmark structure...!
Economics Basics
A series of articles which will help civil engineers in gaining a better understanding of Project Financing & related aspects
Waterless Concrete..
Water will always remain a very precious commodity on moon. Then, how do we make concrete on moon?...Well! Waterless concrete could be the answer..
Risk Management in Projects
Risk management helps you to identify risks in a project and implement a plan to reduce them....Learn more...with real project examples!
Agile Project Management
Learn about "Agile Project Management Technique" & how can it be applied to construction Projects!
Bandra Worli Sea Link Project
All that you wanted to know about this prestigious project!
Promise vs Performance
Mr Shashank M. Vaidya, eminent Concrete Technologist takes you through the issues that make Concrete "What it is" & NOT  "What it could have been"
Delhi Metro Accident: July 12' 09
ConcreteBasics
examines the issues that need to be addressed by DMRC in light of this serious accident. 
Gantry Crane & Over Head  Crane
Learn about various  types of Gantry & Over Head Cranes, safety precautions, testing, inspections, factors to be considered before purchase....well illustrated by video/animation movies... submitted by Victor.J.Thomas
Concrete Pumps
This articles describes various  types of concrete pumps, introduces you to the range of concrete pumps available in market & points to be considered before making your purchase....
Jib Cranes
Learn about various  types of Jib Cranes....well illustrated by video/animation movies... submitted by Ajit Gupta
Self Compacting Concrete
an article giving you excellent overview of concept of Self Concreting Concrete
Fly Ash Concrete
Learn the concept, benefits & limitations of  of Fly Ash Concrete
TMT Bars
Get to know the myths & realities of the term "TMT"
Fundamentals of Prestressing
by Samuel Jones
Hot Weather Concreting
by Anitha
HPC & HSC
"High Performance Concrete" & "High Strength Concrete" by Steve
Placement of Reinforcing Steel
by George Melory
Roller Compacted Concrete
by Samuel
Coastal defense Techniques
an article giving you concept of Hard & Soft Stabilization Techniques
Common Concreting Problems
Understand  the problems & their preventive/remedial measures
Fire Resistance of HSC
High Strength Concrete suffers from  poor fire resistance. Learn the issues involved & how to improve HSC's fire resistance ........
by- Saransh Kataria
Tetrapods
Love them or Hate them.....but Civil Engineers need to know them
How to round off
by Suyash Manohar....this is for those who know how to round off!....an eyeopener
Autobiography of a Cube
by Shashank Vaidya
Facts about Burj Dubai
by Jacob Philips

Job Hazard Analysis

Construction Hazards/Solutions

How to build with Steel Studs

How to tie rebars

Core wall for skyscraper constn.
Researchers are perfecting a new technique that could speed construction of skyscrapers while also providing enough strength & stiffness to withstand earthquakes and forces from high winds...
Large earthquake simulation
Engineers of University of Nevada simulate large earthquake to investigate the seismic behaviour of curved bridge with vehicles in place!
"Concrete Houses" by Edison!
JA paper by NJIT researcher illustrates how Thomas Edison invented & patented in 1917 an innovative construction system to mass produce pre-fabricated & seamless concrete houses!
Twin Towers Collapse
Just before the twin towers collapsed on September 11, 2001 powerful explosions within the building could be heard. A new theory explains the possible reasons....
Concrete Health Monitoring
Sensing Skin--a new method for continual Health Monitoring of Structures!
Fiber wrapped Conc. Structures
A new research by MIT researchers studies how water impacts fiber wrapped concrete structures...
Thinkcrete Series
A series of thought provoking articles by Mr. S.M.Vaidya, an eminent authority on Concrete Theory & Practice...read the seventh article in this series..."Concrete--The Skills Inventory"
Thinkcrete Series
...read the sixth article in this series..."Concrete--The Critical Chain"
Thinkcrete Series
...read the fifth article in this series..."Theory vs Practice in Concrete Construction- The Great Divide"
Thinkcrete Series
...read the fourth article in this series..."Myths about Concrete Curing, and suggested  cures!
Thinkcrete Series
...read the third article in this series..."Concrete Mix Design, A Science or an Art?"
Thinkcrete Series
...read the second article in this series on "Concrete on moon, a flight of fancy!"
Thinkcrete Series
...read the first article in this series on "Concrete education in colleges..."
Straw Houses!
Could Straw Houses be the buildings of the future? learn about the research being conducted by University of Bath, UK...Have a look at its video too!
Integral Bridges: Heat Expansion
Integral bridges are the bridges without expansion joints! This interesting research provides insight into mechanism of  response of Integral bridges to heat expansion 
RCC Analysis & Design
Reinforced Concrete Analysis and Design by S.S.Ray 
Covers analysis & Design of almost all  types of RCC elements in  step-by-step logical manner. Explains theory of RCC & derivation of code formulae in a lucid manner
Structural Details in Concrete
 by M.Y.H.Bangash 
Ist Comprehensive RCC Detailing Manual...simplifies the work required to prepare the structural drawings & details in RCC, Prestressed, Precast & Composite Concrete
Steel Designers' Manual
by the Steel Construction Institute
A great  resource for conceptual understanding of design of Steel Structures
Steel Connection Handbook
Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details  by Akbar R. Tamboli, McGraw-Hill Publications : a comprehensive resource for understanding of structural steel connections' design & deatailing (including bolted, welded connections etc)
Institutional Membership
information on reputed civil engineering bodies & how to obtain their membership
International Standards
Information on organizations developing standards/codes & on purchase of international standards/codes
Self Healing Concrete
...a material that can heal itself when it cracks; without any human intervention! Research paper to be published in Volume 39, Issue 5 (May 2009) of Cement and Concrete Research.
Sub-Prime Crisis
by Alok Pande





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