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West Point Bridge Designer Software: Complete Guide for Students and Engineers

December 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM

Shilpa Das

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West Point Bridge Designer Software: Complete Guide for Students and Engineers
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This comprehensive guide explores everything about the software?its features, benefits, system requirements, applications, and practical tips to help learners make the most of it.

Staircase Design Calculation | Riser and Tread Calculation

November 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Shilpa Das

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Staircase: Location, Riser, and Tread Calculation
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In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the concept of staircases, their optimal location within a building, and the essential calculations involved in determining riser and tread dimensions.

Types of Stirrups used in Construction | Stirrups in Concrete Work

November 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM

Shilpa Das

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The Importance of Stirrups in Concrete Work: Enhancing Strength and Stability
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In this article, we will delve into the importance of stirrups in concrete work, their purpose in enhancing structural integrity, and the benefits they provide in terms of strength and stability.

Shoring in Construction | Types of Shoring and their Uses

November 11, 2025 at 6:34 AM

Shilpa Das

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5 Basic Types of Shoring in Construction
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Architect or Structural Designer must have proper knowledge of shoring and its types and uses for construction projects. Here in this article, we will discuss 5 types of shoring right here.

Shoring in Construction | Types of Shoring and their Uses

November 10, 2025 at 6:21 AM

Shilpa Das

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5 Basic Types of Shoring in Construction
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Architect or Structural Designer must have proper knowledge of shoring and its types and uses for construction projects. Here in this article, we will discuss 5 types of shoring right here.

Requirements for a Good Staircase | Types of Stairs

November 10, 2025 at 6:18 AM

Shilpa Das

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Requirements for a good Staircase
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This article defines staircases and the requirements for a good staircase A staircase is a basic requirement for any building. Without a staircase communication between floors is not possible.

Types of Pointing | Importance and Uses of Pointing

November 7, 2025 at 5:51 AM

Shilpa Das

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Uses of pointing in construction and its varieties
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This article is about the uses of the method of pointing in construction, the different varieties of pointing and the merits and demerits of pointing.

Pile Foundation Design | Type of Pile Foundation

November 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM

Shilpa Das

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How to Calculate Pile Foundation Data
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Are you in charge of designing a building? Then you need to know all about how to calculate pile foundation data.

Types of Stairs | Flight of Stairs | Stairs in a Flight

November 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Shilpa Das

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Types & Benefits of Flight of Stairs
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Various types of stairs & how they are used in spectacular style are discussed in detail here, as the flight of stairs is an important aspect of civil construction.

Gunite Vs Shotcrete in Swimming Pool Construction | Gunite Pools

November 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Shilpa Das

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Gunite Verses Shotcrete: Which Technique is better for Construction of Pool
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Many people do not know the difference between Shotcrete & Gunite. The purpose of this article is to explain the shotcreting and Guniting technique and distinguish between the two.

Types of Loads on Structures | Load in Civil Engineering

October 31, 2025 at 6:37 AM

Shilpa Das

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Various types of loads on a structure
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In this article we have discussed the types of loads on a particular structure, just to calculate how much pressure a building can sustain. And know how can a structure get more strength and stability...

Architect Designer Drafter Jobs | BIMOutsourcing

October 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM

Shilpa Das

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BIM Brings great benefits, says Dodge Analytics Survey
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Robert Morris & Co. is inviting applications for an Architectural Designer/Drafter in Meatpacking, New York office.

SketchUp Mobile Viewer 2 for Android | Viewer for Mobile | SketchUp Help

October 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM

Shilpa Das

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How to View SketchUp Models on Mobile
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SketchUp Viewer enable users to view and print design models that have been designed in the SketchUp software. Learn about the features of the SketchUp Viewer for mobile or Android.

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October 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM

Shilpa Das

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What is Slip Form? Exploring Slip Form Construction Techniques and Types of Slip Form Systems
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September 24, 2025 at 5:55 AM

Shilpa Das

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How to calculate the numbers of bars in footing
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Footing Bar Bending Schedule | BBS of Footing | Cutting Length of Footing Bar

In this exclusive civil engineering video tutorial, you will learn how to prepare bar bending schedule of footing as well as work out the numbers of bars in footing.

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September 8, 2025 at 6:57 AM

Shilpa Das

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What to expect from BIM in the near Future?
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Future of BIM | Building Information Modeling | BIM Blog

In this article, we have discussed the application of BIM and how can people implement the software t in the future.

What is Admixture and Its Types, Pros and Cons

September 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM

Shilpa Das

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What is Admixture and Its Types, Pros and Cons
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Admixture in construction refers to the addition of natural or artificial materials to concrete mixes to enhance specific properties, such as workability, durability, and strength.

Suspension Bridge Construction | Types of Suspension Bridge

July 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM

Shilpa Das

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Suspension Bridge: Uses, Working, Advantages and Disadvantages
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Explore suspension bridges from everything construction, components, advantages, and drawbacks. Discover the process, key components, process of construction and the advantages and disadvantages of Su...

How Do You Build a Better Soundproof Plywood Wall?

July 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM

Shilpa Das

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How Do You Build a Better Soundproof Plywood Wall?
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YouTube video by Kommana Ramesh

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July 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM

Shilpa Das

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The Transformative Impact of VR Headsets in Construction
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Virtual Reality in Construction | Benefits of VR in Construction

This article explores the burgeoning role of VR headsets in the future of construction, delving into their applications, benefits, and potential challenges.

Cost Estimates of Cement & Sand in Revit | Cement Concrete Calculator

July 10, 2025 at 6:16 AM

Shilpa Das

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Cost Estimating Sand & Cement Using Revit
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You have been doing cost estimation using spreadsheets for too long, now it's time to upgrade yourself! Here is a video on how you can perform cost estimation of cement and sand using Revit.

Cost Estimates of Cement & Sand in Revit | Cement Concrete Calculator

July 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Shilpa Das

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Cost Estimating Sand & Cement Using Revit
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You have been doing cost estimation using spreadsheets for too long, now it's time to upgrade yourself! Here is a video on how you can perform cost estimation of cement and sand using Revit.

How Much Does Foundation Piling Cost?

July 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM

Shilpa Das

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How Much Does Foundation Piling Cost?
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Below, we offer a comprehensive, detailed breakdown of foundation piling costs, helping property owners, developers, and contractors make well-informed budgeting decisions.