Abstract: For many years the construction industry in China has been controlled by the government and used to support China's centrally planned economy. Most construction projects have been financed by the government, designed by ...

Abstract: The Salt River Project (SRP), located in Phoenix, Ariz., uses two different construction techniques to install conduit for new underground electrical systems in the Phoenix metropolitan area: open-trench cutting by ...

Abstract: The paper recounts the writers’ experience in conducting an 890 kN (100 t) rock bolt pullout test, which was done to confirm the data for the design of the foundation to support a 54.860 m (180 ft) tall steel lattice ...

Abstract: This paper reports on a study of possible demolition methods for tall concrete chimneys. In particular it discusses a case where the adjoining plant functions had to remain fully operational during the demolition process. ...