Civil Engineering Basics

http://www.concretebasics.org : Your Guide to Civil Engineering Basics: Get your Basics right! 1. 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....with lots of movies of pumps in action. 2. Jib Cranes : Learn about various types of Jib Cranes....well illustrated by video/animation movies... 3. Self Compacting Concrete : an article giving you excellent overview of concept of Self Concreting Concrete & its mix design 4. Fly Ash Concrete : Learn the concept, benefits & limitations of of Fly Ash Concrete 5. TMT Bars : Get to know the myths & realities of the term "TMT" 6. HPC & HSC: This article explains "High Performance Concrete" & "High Strength Concrete" in a simple lucid manner 7. Roller Compacted Concrete 8. Tetrapods : Love them or Hate them.....but Civil Engineers need to know them 9. Coastal defense Techniques : an article giving you concept of Hard & Soft Stabilization Techniques 10. Common Concreting Problems : Understand the problems & their preventive/remedial measures 11. Autobiography of a Cube : the Ist true autobiography ever! 12. Self Healing Concrete : ...a material that can heal itself when it cracks; without any human intervention! 13. Sub-Prime Crisis : A presentation explaining the sub-Prime Crisis is easy-to-understand illustrative manner Visit Learning Center to fine tune your Civil Engineering Basics