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Cost-added contracts in construction

Cost-added contracts in construction The structural engineering contract (contracting contracts) is of a different nature, especially from the rest of the contracts, as it mainly depends on technical considerations. On the other hand, most…

Construction

Buildable soil properties

خصائص التربة القابلة للبناء As a construction engineer, it is necessary to know which type of soil is buildable and good for the construction of buildings on it, every facility has a foundation, and…

Materials

Aluminum used in interior design

Aluminum used in interior design Aluminum helped the emergence of modern high-tech interiors. The liberal use of glass and minerals makes them feel more widespread and used in homes and offices. In addition, aluminum…

Materials

Wood in the manufacture of doors

Wood in the manufacture of doors Wood is frequently used in the manufacture of doors, and it is not surprising that we love wood in all shapes and sizes because of its beautiful attractive…

Construction

Structural and Civil Engineering – General Concepts

Civil and Structural Engineering – General Concepts Civil Engineering and Construction is a group of engineering sciences which revolves around the design, construction and maintenance of the physical environment and structure naturally. Civil construction…

Materials

Standard brick dimensions based on different codes

Standard brick dimensions based on different codes Brick is a commonly used building material made from burnt clay. Mostly they are made of clay, sand, lime and withstand soil or other concrete materials. Standard…

Architecture

Hospital design and architectural requirements

Hospital design and architectural requirements The art and science of designing hospitals anywhere is a complicated issue because of their technical requirements, medical demands and strict functional relationships between different medical departments, the designer…

Construction

Car parks (design, dimensions and measurements)

Car parks (design, dimensions and measurements) When evaluating establishments, and what they contain of multiple facilities, this is in conjunction with development to provide convenience and multiple functions. Car parks are one of the…

Materials

Ten types of stones used in building construction

Ten types of stones used in building construction There are many types of stones such as basalt, marble, limestone, sandstone, quartzite, limestone, slate, gneiss, leiteite, and granite that can be used as building materials.…

Materials

The role of calcium chloride in concrete

The role of calcium chloride in concrete Calcium chloride compound is used as an accelerator in the hydration process of cement, which leads to rapid formation of concrete and high strength concrete. The maximum…

Architecture

Artificial lighting to improve the architectural appearance

Artificial lighting to improve the architectural appearance Among the various aspects of interior architectural design, lighting is one of the elements that can improve an area or visually destroy it. This effect stems from…

Construction

Global Information System (GIS)

Global Information System (GIS) What is the Global Information System (GIS)? GIS is a computer-based information system that performs activities to capture, store, process, analyze and display both spatial and non-spatial data to solve…