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Civil News: Rechargeable cement-based batteries

Rechargeable cement-based batteries Consider a twenty-story concrete structure capable of storing electricity in the manner of a giant battery. Due to pioneering research at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, such a vision could become

One-way Versus Two-way Slabs

TeamCivil Concrete Design, Structural

Concrete slabs are widely used structural element in building construction. Slabs make flat horizontal surfaces such as floors, pavements and bridge decks. The thickness of a reinforcement concrete slab usually falls in the range of

Excavation: How Long does it Last for?

TeamCivil Foundation, Geotechnical

Before the actual construction starts, some stuff needs to be done first. One important stage in that phase, which is also the very first stage is excavation. Excavation of a construction site is not an

Five Types of External Supports

TeamCivil Analysis

Types of External Supports: Supports are one of the most important elements of a structure, since they specify how the forces and loads within the structure are transferred finally to the ground. There are various

Fire Extinguisher Balls: The Innovative Tool For Easy Extinguishing

TeamCivil Uncategorized

It is really scary to think about fire happening at your home. With appropriate preparation, we can handle a fire situation in the right way. This article walks you through a trending breakthrough in the

We May Have an Answer to How Egyptians Built the Pyramids?

TeamCivil Structures

The Pyramids, those wonderful structures that were build thousands of years ago, have been a question that touched the minds of whomever saw or heard about them. How could Egyptians build such a magnificent piece

Portland Cement

TeamCivil Concrete, Materials

Concrete is the most widely used man-made material today on earth, with portland cement being the most common type of binder used in its production. Cement-based materials gain their strength and other properties through the process

Wood or Concrete for Construction?

TeamCivil Construction

Looking at history, we find that builders have used wood and concrete for a very long time. It should be for a good reason. Both materials possess properties that make them a good choice as