Since Alu-Form construction method involves less skilled labour and conventional construction materials, it is ideally suited for the speedy completion of affordably priced homes, avers Kishor Pate, CMD, Amit Enterprises Housing
Technology
Man-made quakes could lead to safer, sturdier buildings
Researchers are trying to find out how well a two-storey building made of cold-formed steel can stand up to a lab-generated Southern California quake
High-rise buildings: standing strong against earthquake
Designers are constantly working on several technologies and solutions to come up with the best protection of buildings and structures against earthquake
Liebherr mobile crane with maximum configuration in a power plant
A new gas flue was recently installed in the large power plant in Mannheim. Two building edges, a lifting height of 102 metres..
The New Game Changer
IIT Madras professors Devdas Menon and A Meher Prasad demonstrate the technology that can mitigate housing shortages in an affordable way
Eliminate radiations: lead a healthier, stress-free life
Negative radiations known as “geopathic stress” can affect the health of people, interpersonal relationships among the staff and overall the outcome of any organisation. Pranav Poddar discusses as to how to protect from the effect of geopathic stress and help in better health and higher work output
Newton Autosteel: software for steel bar cutting lengths
Newton Software has developed software that can calculate the bar-bending schedules from AutoCAD drawing. A brief from Sunil Nevagi, Director of the company
Tekla Structures: powerful tool for PEB industry
Tekla Structures, a powerful 3D modelling and detailing software solution, has becoming a unique tool for pre-engineering building systems.
Flame-free grooved piping is safe choice for construction
“Hot work alternatives can slash health and safety risks,” says Pankaj Soni, Victaulic Country Manager India
Veena Industries: Manufacturing, fabricating since 1980
Veena Industries Ltd. is a multinational company founded in 1980. It specialises in cutting, bending, welding, fabrication workplace, surface treatment, coating and tank cleaning.