CEST Club of NIT Rourkela

Introduction All living things heal themselves but ever imagined artificial things coming to life and healing themselves. As scary it might sound but when man-made constructions start healing themselves, they are more long-lasting than regular constructions. One such project is brought to reality by Nemkumar Banthia, a professor in the department of civil engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and CEO of IC-IMPACTS.  The self-healing road project was brought to life in the town of Thondebhavi, outside Bangalore, connecting the small town to the rest of the country with a road design of 650m that resists heavy rains, intense heat, and poor drainage.  Construction  Self-healing roads are ultra-high-strength concrete reinforced with hydrophilic polyolefin fibers with advanced nano-coatings that are more resistant to cracking. They make use of locally sourced fly ash, a heterogeneous by-product material produced in the combustion process of coal used in power...

Introduction  In the heart of the city of El Giza stands the Giza Pyramid Complex, Necropolis, comprising of 3 pyramids:  Khafre,  Menkaure, and Giza. Though each was made for a different pharaoh, their aggregate plan is cohesive and intentional, as the course of action of these structures is perhaps a portrayal of the Orion constellation.  The Complex’s crown jewel is the Great Pyramid which is an enigma of technological puzzles. It was constructed from 2.5 million stone squares from across 500 miles in just 20 years which is especially stunning as they didn't have the utilization of wheels at that point. Planning and surveying  The Giza plateau is on entirely steady ground, comprising of nummulitic limestone from the purported Mokattam arrangement. However,  delving shafts and chambers on this hard ground are quite a hindrance for excavations. The Great Pyramid's corners aligned almost exactly with the points of a compass with a deviation of just 2' 28''....

What is a drone survey?                                                          Drones are continually proving to be a powerful tool in the fields of surveying and mapping by simultaneously providing efficiency and safety in a much more advanced way. A drone survey refers to the capture of aerial data by employing uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) such as DRONE. This provides topographic surveys of better quality compared to traditional methods with higher accuracy in measurements in a fraction of the time, reducing the surveying cost and human resources.   How is it Done?  The field to be surveyed is photographed several times from different angles, with the help Drone’s downward-facing sensors such as RGB and spectral cameras, and each image is tagged with coordinates. The height and cameras of the drone can be adjusted remotely along...

Introduction There is no doubt that ambient (or artificial) intelligence that aims to enhance the way we interact with the environment is shaping the world, and has impeccable effects in promoting safety and technology to enrich our lives. In civil engineering, Machine Learning (ML), has a very imperative role to play. The legendary architect, Le Corbusier wrote in 1923 that “a house is a machine for living,” and here he was referring metaphorically to the utilitarian purposes that home serves. Today, civil engineering structures are becoming more like machines, with the increasing incorporation of ML and AI in their construction.  Latest Developments •Nowadays the buildings can sense their occupants: their activities, needs, and routines. They also measure temperature, vibration, noise level, and much more. •Building information modeling(BIM) gives architecture, engineering, and construction professionals insights to efficiently plan, design, construct and manage buildings and inf...

Modular construction is the process where structures are made up of individual sections ("modules"), constructed in an offsite controlled manufacturing facility, and assembled at the final building site. The modules are fabricated using standard building construction materials.  The life expectancy for a modular building depends on how well they are maintained. Permanent modular structures do not have a limited life-span, while temporary structures have a life of 20-25 years, which could be extended if they are very well maintained. All modular buildings, no matter temporary or permanent, can be expanded, remodeled, and updated.  Advantages Of Modular Construction  · Reduced Costs:  Modular construction is more cost-effective than traditional on-site construction. Modular builders take benefit of economies of scale by building multiple similar pieces at once. Costs related to ladders and scaffolding are also get reduced.  · Quicker:  The nature of fac...

Civil Engineering: How it came to be Civil Engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the various works.  Civil Engineering as a separate educational field has come into existence only in the 19th century, however, the practice of construction dates back much further. Early humans lived like nomads, moving from place to place in search of food and water. However, according to researchers, some 12,000 years back humans abandoned this nomadic lifestyle and started agriculture. As the saying goes "Necessity is the mother of invention", as humans started settling down they needed shelter to protect themselves against harsh weather conditions. So, they started occupying the caves and thus began human civilizations. Sumer, located in Mesopotamia, is the first known complex civilization. Throughout ancient and medieval history, most architectural design and construction was carried out by artisans without any for...

  Intro : -  An Advanced Underground Subway is essentially a facility that connects many busy places via a common route. It carries several small shops that can be used for industrial functions on both facets of the walkway. It additionally has an underground automobile parking facility which enables the people for better management of vehicles.   Inspiration: -   The proposal of Subway is in tune with the requirements of sustainability, it promotes tightly closed pedestrian movement and because of this circuitously promotes walkability in a city. It represents social fairness and makes street crossing invulnerable for college kids and senior citizens. This makes our life easy and travels safer. Benefits: - 1. It connects some of the busiest places within a region by decreasing the extent of pedestrian visitors above the floor. 2. This decreases the want for Traffic signals in the areas lying above the subway as the bulk of the pedestrian traffic uses the Subwa...