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Ecological footprint- Methodology, Impact and Examples Complete Guide

Vinod Gopinath

The ecological footprint is gaining significance in the era of advancements. The unsustainable developments and rapid technological developments in the infrastructure says its high time we give significance to the concept. Ecological footprint helps in measuring and assessing the impact of human activities. Therefore take necessary actions which include rainwater harvesting, soil management practices, use of public transportation system, use of renewable resources, organic farming etc.

CONCRETE

Pervious Concrete- All Factors Affecting, Limitations and Methodology Explained

Vinod Gopinath

Pervious concrete pavements (PCP) are advancement of innovative materials that contribute to the construction of better structures. We will find out the basic and technical details, design considerations, factors affecting the performance and limitations of PCP in the blog. Pervious concrete is a special form of concrete with a high porosity used for concrete flatwork applications that allows direct passage of precipitation water and other sources, thereby reducing the runoff from a site and allowing groundwater recharge.

Technological Advancement

Augmented Reality in Construction- Top 7 Applications Full Details

Vinod Gopinath

Augmented reality is a trending technological advancement that has the potential to change the user experience and visual presentations. Augmented reality use of a synthetic environment for the integration of 4D building information models to live picture. It is more feasible and more effective than the traditional methods. The real and virtual environment are represented as the two poles of the continuum. And, augmented reality is the middle segment of continuum. In the next section, I will show you why augmented reality is important technology to be applied in civil engineering.

CONCRETE

Reactive Powder Concrete- 6 Components and All Properties Explained

Vinod Gopinath

Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) is a type of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC). The main constituents are cement, sand, silica fume, steel fiber and quartz powder with minimal water to binder ratio, without coarse aggregate. In RPC, water- binder ratio is very low, CA is absent- reduce the heterogeneity of concrete mix and optimize microstructure. Precise gradation of particles yields compact, well-arranged and high strength hydrates of maximum density.

geotechnical, Retaining wall

MSE Retaining Walls – Components & advantages.

Vinod Gopinath

MSE retaining walls means mechanically stabilised earth or reinforced earth. This is an earth retaining system where compacted granular soil is reinforced with horizontal layers of steel strips or geo-synthetic materials.

Transportation Engineering

Electric Vehicles- 5 Types & Advantages Full Guide

Vinod Gopinath

Transport is the main source of GHG. An electric vehicle can be used as an alternative source. We will find out the basic details of EVs along with its challenges and solutions. EVs are defined as vehicles that use an electric motor for propulsion. Although EVs offer several advantages and can be used in different application, there are several challenges in the popular use of them.

Technological Advancement

Cellular Light Weight Concrete: Manufacturing Process & Properties Full Details

Vinod Gopinath

Cellular Light Weight Concrete (CLC) is a lightweight concrete that is produced by mixing cement and fly ash slurry with pre-formed foam. CLC is also known by the names as foam concrete, aircrete, foamcrete or reduced density concrete. Cellular lightweight concrete is prepared by introducing air bubbles into the concrete using a foaming agent.

Technological Advancement

Remote Sensing- 4 Amazing Applications in civil engineering

Vinod Gopinath

Remote Sensing has been leveraged for various applications in various fields. We will see the definition, components & applications in civil engineering in this blog. Remote sensing is the technology of acquiring information about the Earth’s surface without actually being in contact with it. This is done by sensing and recording reflected or emitted energy and processing, analyzing, and applying that information.

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Anchored retaining walls/Tie back system-Advantages

Vinod Gopinath

Anchored retaining wall system is a structural element installed through the rock or soil to transfer the tensile forces developed in the structure to the ground. Anchored retaining walls are often slimmer than all their counterparts like gravity walls and cantilever retaining walls.

CONCRETE, Shotcrete

Shotcrete – A total overview||Shotcrete vs Gunite

Vinod Gopinath

Shotcrete is a method of placing concrete where concrete/mortar is sprayed at high velocity to an overhead or vertical surface. Concrete is conventionally placed on the ground or to the formwork and compacted using appropriate vibration methods.