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I am trying to measure the cross-section of a corroded rebar from the photograph, but I do not have the object distance measured prior to taking the image. Either I should be able to calibrate...
04 April 2014 8,249 6 View
I have to perform an accelerated carbonation test on cylindrical mortar samples. I am wondering if anybody knows what sort of epoxy can be used for covering the flat surfaces, so that only the...
04 April 2014 3,833 1 View
The construction industry is often associated with a dirty and dangerous image. What are some of the initiatives that can be taken by the construction industry to promote sustainability?
03 March 2014 9,175 4 View
Level of usage or info resources?
03 March 2014 1,262 0 View
I am interested in the newest materials and construction techniques from the last two years.
03 March 2014 4,938 1 View
MSJC-11 & 13 (ACI 530-11 & 13) have mentioned 3 formulas to evaluate Maximum reinforcement ratio of FULLY grouted reinforced masonry shear walls. What about PARTIALLY Grouted?
02 February 2014 9,200 0 View
I am doing a project called Engineers Without Border, so this information would be extremely helpful on my researches. It would be great if someone could help me with this.
02 February 2014 5,930 1 View
This is to measure the cross section of corroded rebar.
02 February 2014 9,975 5 View
Suggest other software, if available.
01 January 2014 2,138 1 View
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01 January 2014 624 10 View
We are carrying out a series of tests on the resistivity of concrete. We would like to use an alkaline-based gel (KOH for example), to assure the contact electrode-concrete as a salt bridge....
01 January 2014 697 2 View
I'm looking for a data that outlining the BIM technologies and its education to the construction market, and how the student learning could contribute to the BIM evolving trends.
10 October 2013 5,005 0 View
Timber can be a viable alternative for concrete or steel prefab for housing with aesthetics, low embodied energy, renew-ability etc. as additional advantages or drivers for its adoption.
09 September 2013 1,291 9 View
Prefabrication: is it a low cost sustainable solution or not?
09 September 2013 6,997 22 View
Literature says several conflicts from the beginning of an reservoir or dam construction activities, but knowing from literature is not sufficient to make some classes to engineering students, I...
08 August 2013 5,099 1 View
Can you give me some advice about techniques for determination of strain in a massive concrete construction? Is there some way to measure pressure inside of massive concrete wall? If there was a...
05 May 2013 1,780 6 View
Green construction techniques, the minimum usage of certain materials that lead to climate change or by having a reuse of materials that are being used in previous construction projects.
03 March 2013 8,618 4 View
What is the min. length of the beam required for a study on the flexural behaviour of an r/f concrete beam? Short beam or long beam?
01 January 2013 5,924 7 View
I wanna know the materials that renewable sources, easy to get and so on.
01 January 2013 2,321 4 View
"A project was awarded under NEC3-ECC conditions of contract. the project duration was agreed to be 26 months and payment to the contractor through interim valuations. the project was delayed due...
11 November 2012 3,927 8 View
How can I do that?
11 November 2012 638 5 View
I am conducting a research on evaluating the value of investment made in a post-disaster infrastructure reconstruction setting. Using the parameter of economic sustainability of normal development...
11 November 2012 7,499 5 View
What variable might be important to test on laboratory in the study of retaining walls of tires?
01 January 1970 9,653 6 View
Looking for good information sources, both academic sources and practical examples. Informed opinions, comments and other types of answers are very much appreciated.
01 January 1970 1,898 6 View