Saad Iqbal You might have been to a beach or near a river bank, have you ever noticed the cohesion-less sands there? I am currently working in a project which is in a mountain range with river crossing through and is actually construction of a dam, during my travelling so many times I have witnessed people that … Read more
If you are a geotechnical engineer dealing with foundations, mechanics, statics and dynamics of soil; then you must be well aware of the earthquake history, pattern and nature. Geological study of such areas and history of any seismic activity within the region under consideration is pivotal and unavoidable. Earthquake is sudden shaking of the earth … Read more
Estimation and Quantity surveying is one of a very vital, imperative and significant phase of any construction and civil engineering project whether it is of construction of dam or a house or a road or a plaza or any other type. The client is in real relying on the results you are preparing after estimation … Read more
You might have heard a lot in geotechnical engineering lectures about Atterberg limits but today I have brought to you a very unique and useful importation about Atterberg Limits which you might not even know. Albert Mauritz Atterberg was a Swedish chemist and agriculture engineer, born on March 19, 1846, received his Doctorate Degree in … Read more
Whether it’s the new high speed rail link from London to the north or the Cross Rail project to help people cross the capital, it’s often said that big ticket infrastructure programmes serve to provide an economic boost to the area they serve and drive up the value of the homes of residents living there. … Read more