CEST Club of NIT Rourkela

 Introduction:- Geographic information systems (GIS) is an innovation that has found application in almost all fields of study, mostly empowering modern civil engineers by enabling them to capture, manipulate, store, manage, analyse and present spatial data. This data can then be presented in layered visualisations using computerised geographic maps. GIS is transforming, disrupting and expanding the ways engineers serve society. It provides layers of information on the beat of geographic maps that can offer assistance to engineers and others to make better-informed choices. GIS is used more in the mechanical practice of the construction industry. Planning and Data Collection:- GIS helps organise sets of data that helps the engineer resolve various situations regarding the choice, study of the ecosystem, steering of streets, environmental impacts, etc. It has all the various tools and functions that enable its clients to quickly access required data. For any engineering project to a...

Introduction Overcrowded cities, grave environmental issues and several other factors have time and again driven our motive of making the world a better place to live in. The concept and innovation of eco-floating homes is one such aspect of modern-day thinking. 'Floating' in foundation engineering refers to the condition when the soil beneath the footing doesn't experience any extra load. Although traditionally houseboats (an example of floating homes) have existed, new construction and sustainability ideas have propped up with the change in time. The use of materials that aid sustainable development makes eco-floating homes a need for the present and future. Construction In the true sense, floating houses are those which don't require a foundation. The two basic principles of construction include the pontoon principle, where a solid platform, lighter than the water, is made and the other based on the ship, where a hollow box is made. The pontoon principle is helpf...

Demolition of a building is the process of dismantling or destroying a structure after its life of serviceability by pre-planned and controlled methods. It is the science and engineering in safely and efficiently tearing down buildings and other artificial structures . The tallest planned demolition of a building was the 47-storey Singer Building in New York City , built-in 1908 and torn down in 1967–1968 to be replaced by One Liberty Plaza Building Demolition methods: There are two types of demolition methods used for buildings and structures, Non-explosive demolition and Explosive demolition. In the non-explosive method, demolition of a structure is done with some equipment, without the use of any explosive. In contrast, in the explosive method, demolition is done with the help of bombs and explosives. Building Demolition Process: Different steps are involved in the process of demolition of building structures. They are: 1. Surveying 2. Removal of hazardous materials 3...

    Source: Wikipedia     Central Vista Redevelopment Project  refers to the ongoing  redevelopment  to revamp the Central Vista, India's central administrative area located near  Raisina  Hill, New Delhi . The area houses India's government and parliamentary offices and has  been  described as the "power corridor" of the country. The project seeks to improve infrastructure for the Government of India, including retrofitting and refurbishing some heritage buildings to make them functional and safe.        Source: The Hindu   The Central Vista Redevelopment Project was launched in 2019 .   The project includes converting North and South Blocks into public museums while creating an ensemble of new secretariat buildings to house all ministries, relocating the Vice President and the Prime Minister's offices  and residences near the North and South Blocks, and revamping the 3 km (1.9 mi) long  Rajpath  between  Rashtrapati...