Civil Engineering: Research Guide

Buildings are constantly exposed to temperature changes. Daily heating and cooling, seasonal variation, and long-term climate patterns all cause materials to expand and contract. While these moveme…

Potholes are one of the most common and frustrating problems on roads. Even after repairs, many potholes seem to reappear at the same locations, sometimes within a single rainy season. To the publi…

Groundwater is rarely static. Its level and flow change throughout the year due to rainfall patterns, temperature variation, irrigation, nearby construction activity, and natural drainage condition…

In civil and structural engineering, the word “safe” is often used as the ultimate benchmark of good design. If a structure does not collapse under design loads and meets code requirements, it is c…

Civil engineering textbooks form the foundation of every engineer’s academic journey. They teach structural analysis, geotechnical principles, fluid mechanics, design codes, material behavior, and …

Surface dusting is one of the most common durability complaints in concrete floors, pavements, slabs, and industrial hardstands. What initially appears to be a minor surface issue often progresses …

BNG is simple in principle and powerful in practice: if you develop land, you must… The post UKGBC signs letter in support of the BNG requirements for small sites appeared first on UKGBC.

Retaining walls are constantly exposed to soil pressure, groundwater, and seasonal moisture changes. Even a small failure in waterproofing can lead to seepage, efflorescence, reinforcement corrosio…

Drawing on insights from sustainability and innovation experts across industry as well as UKGBC topic… The post UKGBC Trends Report signals growing focus on resilience across the built environment appeared first on UKGBC.

Our recent webinar brought together leaders across climate, finance, housing, and the built environment to… The post COP 30 & UK Budget: 7 Key Insights Shaping the Built Environment appeared first on UKGBC.

Local authorities are at the forefront of delivering low carbon development - but the challenges are complex and fast-changing. The post Equipping Local Authorities to Drive Action Through Low Carbon Training appeared first on UKGBC.