The headquarters of CCTV Chinese Central Television
Today we are talking about a building not recently built but which makes the "construction technique" its strong point: the headquarters of CCTV, China Center TeleVision. (more…)
Wood acoustic insulation: How to reduce insulation losses?
If we talk about wood acoustic insulation, inevitably we need to analyze what happens along the façades and roofs of a building built in the much re-evaluated material. The façade…
The 5 longest suspension bridges in the world
Bridges are buildings designed by man, since ancient times, to overcome natural or artificial obstacles placed before a path. These connecting works are typical of civil engineering as well as…
Engineers: 5 tips to improve productivity
Before working on any project, an engineer must evaluate the tools or decisions necessary to maximize the potential to be productive. A good plan and a list of procedures will…
Introduction to intervention techniques on masonry buildings
The conferral of box behavior is essential for a good functioning of a masonry structure. To understand the importance of this behavior, consider for example that the historical wall factory…
6 tips for a young civil engineer
If you are just starting out as a civil engineer, you are undoubtedly one of the most exciting but discouraging moments in your career. If you have difficulty and do…
The Professional Opportunities For Civil Engineering
In these times, finding work is particularly difficult, especially with regard to certain particular professions such as the Architect and the Civil Engineer. But the latter profession certainly has many more professional opportunities than…
How long does it take to lay an anchor? A comparison of installation methods
Those who work in the works know that speed is as important as quality, and that a seemingly cheaper solution can be a boomerang, if it involves more complexity and…
Tips for carrying out a successful civil engineering project
The civil engineering works constitute one of the typologies more demands between engineering and construction companies. It is a term that refers to the development of infrastructures that have a…
The SR520 floating bridge wins the US National Engineering Award
The new SR 520 floating bridge, located on Washington Lake in Seattle, was inaugurated on April 25, 2016 to replace the previous bridge built in 1963. It is the longest…