Calendar: Bridges 2011
Featured bridges include: Ribblehead Viaduct, England; Sutong Bridge, China; Ponte Buriano, Italy; The Anaconda Bridge, Netherlands; Waldo-Hancock Bridges, Main; Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge,...
Grouting Methods
This chapter discusses common grouting methods used in underground applications in both soil and rock. Jet, compaction, permeation, and hydrofracture grouting methods are frequently used...
Geotechnical Considerations in Grouting Program Planning
This chapter explores geotechnical considerations in grouting program planning. Topics include: basic considerations; geotechnical investigation and geotechnical design summary; grouting...
Equipment
This chapter examines the types and sizes of equipment required to drill grout holes, proportion and mix grout materials, and deliver and inject grout into the holes in an underground...
Chemical Grouting
Chemical grouting is used in underground construction primarily on soft-ground shafts and tunnels in an effort to control cohesionless or running ground conditions by modifying the soil....
Student Activities in the Geo-Insttiute
One of the most successful student activities the G-I is sponsoring is the Geo-Challenge Student Competition on Retaining Wall Construction....
Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
The Journal accepts papers and articles spanning legal issues and litigation pertaining to all areas of engineering and construction, including contract law and interpretation; professional liability and...
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers 2008
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers Vol. 173, 2008 contains abstracts for all ASCE journal and periodical papers and technical notes, Civil Engineering - ASCE feature...
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Calendar: Bridges 2010
Featured bridges are: Chesapeake Bay Bridge, MD; Pedestrian Bridge, TX; Pont Gustave Flaubert, France; Leonard P. Zakim Bridge, MA; Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia; Tacoma Narrows Bridge,...
Exam Specifications
This chapter provides a breakdown of content as percentages of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination in architectural engineering....
Sample Questions for the Morning Portion of the Examination
This chapter contains sample questions for the morning portion of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination in architectural engineering....
Solutions for Sample Questions for the Morning Portion of the Examination
This chapter contains solutions for sample questions for the morning portion of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination in architectural engineering....
Sample Questions for the Afternoon Portion of the Examination
This chapter contains sample questions for the afternoon portion of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination in architectural engineering....
Solutions for Sample Questions for the Afternoon Portion of the Examination
This chapter contains solutions for sample questions for the afternoon portion of the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) examination in architectural engineering....
Introduction
This chapter serves as an introduction to the book. The application and scope of its recommendations for hybrid coupled wall systems are discussed....
Component Design
This chapter discusses component design. Topics include coupling beam design; beam-wall connection design; and wall pier design....
Alternative Hybrid Wall Systems
This chapter discusses alternative hybrid wall systems. Topics include unbonded post-tensioned coupled wall systems; steel coupling beam with fuse; and composite shear plate coupling beam....
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