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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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