Roads are constantly being expanded, maintained, and adapted to ensure their functionality. You’ve likely seen someone working on the streets recently, but have you ever wondered what the process of paving roads is? There are five critical steps in paving…
Infrastructure
Do Roads Have Rebar Built Into Them?
Roads are made from a variety of materials around the world. Asphalt and concrete are the most common routes found in the US, and they require different supporting structures and installation processes. Which roads, if any, have rebar built into…
How Often Do Roads Need To Be Paved?
Asphalt is one of the most common materials used in the construction of roads. Chances are, you’ve recently seen asphalt roads being paved. Once the streets have been paved, though, how long will they last before requiring repaving? With proper…
Here’s What Equipment Is Used in Bridge Construction
Bridges are major infrastructure projects that use highly skilled engineering techniques. But more than that, bridge construction entails using specialized machinery. While the type of equipment used depends on a particular project, some tools are best suited for specific purposes,…
How Deep in the Water Do Bridge Pillars Go?
The idea of building a bridge over water has been around for many years and has even become iconic. You’ve probably heard of the famous Golden Gate Bridge and Sydney Harbor Bridge. Although it may seem easy to build a…
5 Reasons Why U.S. Roads are in Bad Shape
Traveling on U.S. roads can be quite a bumpy ride with many roads in poor condition. While America’s Road System is an engineering marvel, it can also be a bit of a mess. So why are many American roads in…
This Is How Bridges Are Built Underwater
The building of bridges over large expanses of water, such as lakes and oceans is an engineering marvel which requires innovative building techniques, precise engineering, and extensive coordination. While every condition is different, depending on the type of bridge, the…
15 Urban Planning Concepts Explored
While we tend to think of Urban planning as a new concept, it isn’t actually a modern practice. The ancient city of Harappa, for example, had an excellent drainage system. The ancient cities of the Indus Valley Civilization had granaries,…
How Are Underwater Tunnels Built? What You Need To Know
Most engineering marvels, such as bridges and skyscrapers, are plain to see, but underwater tunnels are far more elusive. These tunnels, which bridge gaps between cities, states, countries, and continents, run far beneath oceans and rivers, connecting us all. Underwater…
Are Sewers Big Enough To Walk In?
We’ve all read the adventure novels or watched the scenes on television where people are escaping or being chased through a big city sewer system. There’s often a long pursuit down winding sewage lines, but are sewers like this in…
Why Are Roads Made of Asphalt and Not Concrete?
The two most common types of roads that you will likely come across are asphalt and concrete. However, you will probably drive on asphalt roads much more frequently as asphalt is preferred over concrete. But why is asphalt used for…
How Long Do Highway Bridges Last?
Bridges have been in construction ever since the invention of the first wheeled wagon. While the materials and methods of construction have gradually changed over the years, the general structure of today’s bridges remains similar to the ones constructed hundreds…