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Small ponds and their big share in greenhouse gases production
Tiny ponds play a disproportionately large role in global greenhouse gas emissions from inland waters, according to a new study. Although ponds that are less than a quarter of an acre in size make...
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Let it snow…
Electrically conductive concrete could melt snow on roads without chemicals! The idea is already economically feasible in driveways and sidewalks, but the idea of having open roads during a snow st...
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TheCivilengineer.org is very proud to introduce its Historical Civil Infrastructure Online Database
This unique Database consists of several projects, written by Civil Engineering students, that are of great historical significance and reveal major interest of study and research in Civil Engineering...
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Calculation Example - Calculate the member diagrams
Calculate the member diagrams for Axial Force N, Shear Force S and bending Moment M for the following frame. Calculate the member diagrams for Axial Force N, Shear Force S and bending Moment M for th...
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Photos of unique ways to integrate nature into the built environment
A series of photos show how houses and civil infrastructure has made room to accommodate living trees. The photos are truly impressive. Of course, the question that rises is: What will happen when the...
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Calculation Example - Calculate the Axial Forces on the Truss Members
Find the axial forces of the members 2-3, 3-9 of the truss for the given external loads. Find the axial forces of the members 2-3, 3-9 of the truss for the given external loads. Read more
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The January Issue of the Geoengineer.org Newsletter is out !
Geoengineer.org is excited to announce the January Issue#130 of its monthly Newsletter! Geoengineer.org is excited to announce the January Issue#130 of its monthly Newsletter! Read more
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Fukushima radioactivity detected off coast of U.S., Canada
Scientists have detected heightened levels of radioactivity in the waters along the west coast of Canada and the United States, which can be traced back to the Japanese earthquake nuclear disaster in...
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Calculation Example: Calculate the Change in Length of a Rod loaded in extension
The rod of the picture is loaded with the force P2 which is uniformly distributed on Section D where applied. The rod of the picture is loaded with the force P2 which is uniformly distributed on Sect...
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How to help students write better assignments
Writing a good assignment involves setting definite goals and objectives to make your work noticeable amongst the others. If you fall under the category of people with confusing aims, then you will no...
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