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We are very excited to share that construction has begun in Bihar, India for the septic tank designed by Neev Consulting Engineers! Our scope included the structural design of the septic tank and waste water treatment system, as well as the inspection chambers and producing structural drawings. This project would be our small contribution towards environmental sustainability. Here is the first glimpse! #structuralengineering #septictank #wwtp #inspectionchamber

Did you know that the subway system in New York is a staggering 119 years old and that the first subway in the world was in London? Boston was actually the first city in the US that got the subway even before New York! We watched a very interesting documentary recently that gives a glimpse into the ideation and the construction process of the Boston and New York subways. Here is a link to it: https://lnkd.in/dU2FMhbz Waiting to read your #comments and thoughts on the video! #engineeringmarvel #historicalwonders #historic #newyork #newyorksubway #boston #bostonsubway #londontube #london #historychannel #subway #tube #structuralengineering #tunnel #construction #inspiration

How many of us are happy working in AutoCAD but have heard terms like BIM and Revit and wondered what the hype is all about? If AutoCAD is quick, user-friendly software, then why go for more expensive, complex-looking software like Revit? Why not create the renderings in Sketchup? Relatable? As structural engineers who use Revit on a daily basis, we have a different perspective. As a matter of fact and from our own experience, Revit is revolutionary software, and its applications and advantages go far beyond just aesthetics and rendering. Revit is a ‘Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developed by Autodesk specifically for architecture, engineering, and construction professionals. It allows: 1. Creating 3D models with real-world properties, which can be seen as a prototype of the structure or component that would be created on the field Real-time collaboration with other disciplines like architecture, structure, and MEP thereby reducing the possibility of errors, clashes, misalignments, etc. in the actual conditions on the field. 2. Creating 'smart' drawings directly from the 3D models with ease and accuracy They are 'smart' since any change in the model is automatically reflected in the drawings without having to change manually. 3. Revit generates parametric BIM models, meaning that when an object's property, like a wall dimension or beam length, is updated, dependent elements will automatically adjust. 4. Revit models can be easily exported to other software like Navisworks, Tekla, RAM, etc. and used to perform clash detection, fabrication drawings, further analysis and design, etc. Many firms have also started using them on site during construction, along with other technologies! 5. Revit thus increases the work efficiency manifold and can, in turn, reduce the time and cost of a project while also increasing the quality of the deliverables. What has been your experience with Revit? Would you like to know more about it? We would love to hear your #views and #feedback in the #comments. #revit #revitstructure #revitarchitecture #revitmep #bim #bimmodeling #bimengineer #bim360 #bimconsultant #structuralengineering #construction #constructionmanagement

In our last post on the Dravidian Temple style of Architecture, we had highlighted some of its key features that help in identifying it. Of them all, we are most intrigued by the impressively tall and beautifully carved entrance towers or ‘gopurams’. Have you ever wondered how these ‘gopurams’, which are as tall as 170 feet in the Meenakshi Madurai Temple, in India were built? Let us understand their very interesting construction approach: ⚡Staged Brick Construction The rest of the temple was cut from a single stone but the gopurams were constructed gradually, tier by tier, using brick and lime mortar. The following level was built only after the previous tier was set completely. ⚡Ramps and Scaffolding The construction materials and laborers were moved to higher levels using elaborate wooden scaffolding and long earthen ramps. It is possible that stones were also hauled up the ramps by oxen or other animals. ⚡Modular Parts The capstones, pillars, and eaves were sculpted on the ground and then they were lifted into position using rope and ox-powered cranes and positioned once the sections reached the desired height. ⚡Structural Support Once the gopurams were completely erected, they were structurally integrated with the temple's main stone enclosures which provided stability. The brick towers cleverly transferred their massive weight onto reinforced support points. ⚡Angled Architecture Gopurams are known for their angled architecture, which allows for tremendous elevation while preventing them from buckling under their own height. This was achieved through their modest inward tilt, concave design, and precise weight distribution. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed learning about it! Do let me know your thoughts. Part 2 #architecture #structuralengineering #ancientarchitecture #engineeringmarvels #constructionengineering #construction #constructionmanagement

Whenever we visit historic monuments, palaces and forts, we are amazed by their beauty, design and construction techniques and most importantly how they have fared the test of time so well without the use of modern materials and technologies. Each area has a particular architectural style that is influenced by the culture, environment and the resources that were locally available. One such architectural style that is fascinating due to its structure and grandeur is the ‘Dravidian Temple Architecture style’ which is common in South India. An iconic example of it is the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India (in the image). This temple is dedicated to Hindu goddess Meenakshi and Lord Shiva and its construction began in the early 16th century. Some of the key features of the Dravidian Temple Architecture are: 🏰 Sculpture Work: Extremely ornate and intricate stone carvings depicting gods, goddesses, mythical creatures, and symbolic motifs. The major shrines have the main tower and walls heavily carved and decorated. 🏰 Gopurams: Massive gateway towers at the temple entrances which can reach as high as 16 stories tall and are fully carved (see image). 🏰 Enclosures: These temples have multiple nested rectangular enclosures oriented squarely on a north-south, east-west axis and lead to the inner sanctum and shrines. Each enclosure has a gopuram entrance tower. 🏰 Hypostyle Halls: In between the enclosures of the temples are large columned “halls with many pillars”. These halls create spacious, well-lit passages for rituals and circumambulations around the central shrines. The pillars are generally ornately carved with mythical images and may have elaborate brackets and tops as well. What do you find most interesting about the Dravidian style of architecture and which are some of your favorites structures? Part 1, To be continued… #architecture #structuralengineering #engineeringmarvels #ancientindia #ancientwonders #madurai