Destructive Wind – The collapse of the Tacoma Bridge
Posted on 07 February 2010 by markjohn
Demolition Works in Progress
Posted on 04 February 2010 by markjohn
Engineering the Impossible: Chartres Cathedral
Posted on 30 January 2010 by markjohn
White topping concrete overlays over deteriorated asphalts
Posted on 25 January 2010 by markjohn
Deteriorated asphalt can be white-topped with concrete, without much preparation, saving the cost of full-depth removal of failed asphalt pavement. Concrete can be placed as thin as 2 inches on asphalt bases. The concrete bonds to the asphalt creating a combined structural pavement design. In-use test sites have proven that white-topping provides decades of trouble-free, maintenance-free service. This process is becoming more and more popular as owners realize the economic, aesthetic, environmental and structural benefits of concrete pavements and overlays.
The Creation of Incredible Islands, Dubai
Posted on 21 January 2010 by markjohn
MEPA considers prosecution of ‘offending’ architects
Posted on 18 January 2010 by markjohn
If MEPA follows the advice given by its Auditor, perit Joe Falzon, architects who supervise illegal works or who make false declarations to MEPA will be reported to the Kamra tal-Periti. The Kamra tal-Periti is the self-regulatory body legally vested with the power to discipline misconduct by any of its members.
Read the whole article on Malta Today.
And here is the counter reply by Robert Musumeci to this article.
Revised regulations for road works LN29/2010
Posted on 15 January 2010 by markjohn
LN29/2010 has just been issued on the 15th January 2010. All stakeholders are required to read and familiarize themselves with the new regulations since they have come into force on the 1st January 2010.
Here are some extracts from the law:
- Contractors have to pay to apply for a permit, except whenever the works are carried out on behalf of ADT.
- Prices range from 120 euros for major road works to 2.50 euros for road works in residential roads.
- Emergency permits will be issued at a fee of 12 euros.
The Impossible Bridge
Posted on 14 January 2010 by markjohn
The Biggest Suspension Bridge
Posted on 01 January 2010 by markjohn
How to dismantle a bridge
Posted on 30 December 2009 by markjohn
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