In spatial analysis, many operations are performed considering the neighbouring locations of a feature. The standard definition of a neighbourhood is an area confined by geometrical length and direction with respect to its Continue reading
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The Application of Wassara Hammer and Mudmotor Steering Drilling Methods
Hallandsås Project, carried out by Skanska-Vinci, concerns the construction of two 8.7 km long railway tunnels in Southern Sweden. These tunnels have been excavated with the use of Tunnel Borring Machine(TBM). The excavation of the Continue reading
Vertical Extensions of the Urban Swahili House: A Proposal for Standardised Two-storey Construction
A decent shelter is a basic human need. In developing countries, where the industrialisation process is accompanied by rapid urbanisation, the population solves their housing situation within limits of their own savings. Therefore the majority of people in Tanzania still live in Continue reading
A Cohesive Downtown From a Knowledge City Perspective – A Study in Urban Planning
The escalating urbanization process has given rise to various complications in the urban structure. One of the major issues is the one concerning urban cohesion. As modern cities are facing a transformation from industrial to knowledge societies, many aspects have to Continue reading
Sea Level Rise and Its Economic Effects on Naval Installations
Global sea level is rising. Coastal lands are at risk from eventual inundation, property loss and economic devaluation. The threat is impending but not Continue reading
High Strength Steel in the Reinforced Concrete Structures: Serviceability
The use of high-strength steel (yield stress larger than 100 ksi) in reinforced concrete structures can provide an effective alternative to using conventional steel (yield stress up to 80 ksi). The goal of this study is to investigate if slabs with Continue reading
Implementation of the ESDP: The Example of North West Europe
The impact of the European Policies on the spatial patterns in Europe has increased in the last few years – especially against the background of Continue reading
Indigenous Materials in Modern Buildings: for Low Energy Houses in West Africa
Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world. This landlocked country in the west has an extremely warm climate. Temperatures over 45°C are not uncommon and there is an almost constant need to Continue reading
Presentation of the Namibia Zero Order Stations and Information Site for Directorate of Survey and Mapping
This project is focused on the presentation of the Namibia Zero Order Stations, including the descriptions of the 21 stations across the country and to create information site for Continue reading
Old People’s Home
After studying the city and the localization of the land, we decided our idea. At first we thought to make a student accommodation, but there is one so near of the land, then we Continue reading
Properties of Concrete Using Scoria Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
Lightweight Aggregate concrete has been proven to be able to reduce the self-weight of a structure. An experimental study was undertaken using lightweight scoria aggregate concrete (LWSAC) aiming to determine the Continue reading