Civil Engineering Projects – Page 25 – Construction Technology, Design and Engineering

NIT Trichy | Case Study, Documentation and Analysis

May 11, 2010 by Designer

NIT Trichy, or the “National Institute of Technology” is an Engineering College in Tamilnadu.

The ensuing design is primarily based on the Indian values of living and at the same time converging a number of technologies, applied in a creative and innovative way.

Evolution of Form

The solar performance of various forms of the same volume has been analyzed to evolved the ultimate profile. A cuboid oriented with the longer side along the east west axis gets heated throughout the year.

A semi-circular cylinder with inclined walls performs exceptionally with insignificant heating in the summer and increased heating in winter.

Influence of space and volume on psychology

Variation in temperature and volume along the transition spaces increases user receptivity.

Interaction between the atrium and the various levels, facilitates cognitive mapping of the form.

Progression from formal to informal spaces promotes interactive group behavior.

The circulation staircase invokes a sense of accessibility in the building.

Redesigning School of Planning and Architecture | Delhi

May 11, 2010 by Designer

School of Planning and Architecture – SPA – Delhi

Concept

There are codes and with are de-codes. Environment by itself has a series of relationship with its elements with a certain pattern and alike to it is the city of Delhi. It holds within it layers of architecture of different time periods and eventually today it stands as a example of a place which has held all threads together yet attaining the cosmopolitan balance required to day. The design tries and depicts the essence of the spaces in Delhi like the gallis, chowks, dhabas…etc. by coming out with spaces which code and un-code visually or as per the activity pattern. The design further developed by understanding what a convention centre means in the Indian context hence consciously efforts have been on the lines to come out with a design which drifts away from the mall culture of Delhi and to come out with an amalgamation of ethnic elements of the capital city with the new age technology.

Site Justification and Analysis

Location:

Lodhi road, New Delhi

The road in front being 25m wide. The area is surrounded by many historical and official buildings like the Humayun’s Tomb and the Indian Habitat Centre respectively for making the site desirable for the project. Also the fact that the chosen area has green spaces along with public transport facilities add to the viability factor of choosing the mentioned site for the design.

Dome Light and Plastic Roof lights | Roof Light Construction

May 6, 2010 by Designer

In this article, we are going to discuss in detail about the uses and construction of Dome light and Plastic Roof lights.

Basically, roof lights are the elements of the roof that provide lighting into the interiors of the structure for efficient working of people and to keep the place well ventilated.

In today’s architectural terms, we call it skylights.

Roof lights are smaller openings in the roof structure as compared to Dormers.

Dormer construction is usually seen in the sloping roofs but rooflights are generally used when the roof is square, rectangular or circular

Dome light and Plastic Roof lights evolved after the Lantern light construction in which the transparent material used was glass.

Tubular Steel Monitor Roof truss | Large Span Constructions

May 3, 2010 by Designer

Steel Trusses

The trusses are structural members and comprise of one or more triangular units constructed with straight members whose ends are connected at joints referred to as nodes. The triangular members arranged in series and supported on the walls.

Major use of steel trusses is being done in the construction of large span structures such as industries, factories, Auditoriums, Cinema Theatres, Shopping Malls, Concert Halls etc.

But the use of steel trusses is not limited to various types only. Major use of trusses is also seen in the construction of bridges.

Roof coverings used over Steel trusses

RCC roof can be used over the trussed construction but usually to keep the roof lightweight, asbestos sheets are used as roof covering.

Plastics sheets are also used as roof covering.

Ambient Lighting Techniques | Art Of Illumination

April 30, 2010 by Designer

The dining room of today is rarely used just for entertaining and formal dining.

Most often the dining table doubles as a work zone for homework or projects, meetings and crafts, and last, but not least as a gathering place for family and friends.

A place where everyone can unwind over a good meal and enjoy each other’s company.
You need flexibility in your dining room lighting scheme in order to create the right setting for different occasions.

Study of Dining lighting is important so as to create a soothing environment where you can modify the lighting systems according to your mood.

Guide to Repair and Maintenance of Buildings

April 28, 2010 by Designer

We have to first make a report that includes all the defects in the buildings in every component…

For this analysing the structure, we have to take up preliminary inspection and observations are to be noted down.

The preliminary inspection and observation will include five basic steps:

Climate of the surroundings
Location of the Structure
Building type and change in use
Age of the building
Physical inspection of the building components

Step 1 :

Analysis of the Climatic condition of the surroundings

It is very essential to consider the climatic conditions of the surroundings of the structure because determining the kind of climate the place has, figuring out the defects in building materials will be easier.

Dining lighting | The Art of Illumination

April 28, 2010 by Designer

Lights not only illuminate a dining room, but can be used for accentuating its certain aspects also.

Lighting plays a very important role in the overall décor of a dining room. It can make even a simple room look very much attractive, cheerful and welcoming. While suitable dining room lights can leave a great impression, harsh ones can make the ambience look very imposing. So, make sure to choose the correct type of lighting for your dining room, keeping the necessary tips in mind.

Here are some of the Dining lighting fixtures that can be used to enhance the ambience of a Dining room:

Dining room light fixtures

Sconce Lights

Sconce lights are a unique type of wall light which is designed to create focused illumination.

They can be used in a dining room to create a low level of light and to spotlight specific objects or areas in the room that you want to stand out. Sconce lights do protrude from the wall so they should be mounted at around 72 inches from the floor.

They also need to match the general décor of the dining room so they don’t stand out.

Solved: Samsung Tocco F480 Camera Failed! error

April 25, 2010 by Designer

You know, in the last few days, I was really worried. I was trying to update the firmware on my Samsung Tocco F480 cellphone. But something went wrong, and I could not start the camera. Whenever I tried to start the camera, I would get an error message that said, “Camera Failed!”

I was worried… My warranty had expired. And in any case, I would have voided any warranty with the firmware upgrades I was doing on my phone. I was out of luck.

The Art and Science of Structural Design Engineering

April 25, 2010 by Designer

The practice of Civil Engineering is extremely diverse, involving technical, legal, business & practical skills. It consists of various specializations like Structural Engineering, Project Management, Geotechnical Engineering and Surveying. The ability to combine skills in all these areas will contribute significantly to the success of a civil engineer.

Akashi Kaiky? Bridge - World's Longest Suspension Bridge — Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Japan - World's Longest Suspension Bridge

To provide an overview of factors which are relevant to the successful practice of structural engineering, we have to look at the role of a structural engineer, understanding the needs and objectives of a client, the difficulties and conditions faced on site and the constraints put down by the Architect. A structural designer is capable of calculating different loads and stresses acting on a structure and designing the structure to resist there forces. For tall buildings, towers, tunnels, roads, marine structures, bridges and even space stations, structural designers are called upon to provide their expertise to ensure the stability of the structures.

Central Japan International Airport

April 23, 2010 by Designer

Chubu Centrair International Airport

Centrair International Airport, Japan

Centrair is classified as a first class airport and is the main international gateway for the Chubu region of Japan. The name “Centrair” is an abbreviation of Central Japan International Airport, also known locally as Chubu Kokusai K?k? Kabushiki-gaisha. It is located near the city of Nagoya.

With over two million inhabitants, Nagoya is Japan’s fourth most populated city. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the principal city of the Nobi plain, one of Honshu’s three large plains and metropolitan and industrial centers. The Toyota Motor Corporation maintains its headquarters just outside of Nagoya.