Ordinate Dimensioning
Ordinate dimensioning refers to measuring elements on a drawing according to their perpendicular distance from a fixed point or “datum”. This is one of the methods of dimensioning in design,…
Engineering
David Etukudo Propane vs Butane
Propane and butane are both forms of gases that are popular as fuel for commercial and residential use. This is largely because they are clean sources of energy compared to…
Butt Weld vs Socket Weld
During the construction of various structures, there are different methods of interfacing pipe flanges, fittings, and other connecting parts. Out of these methods, using a butt weld or socket weld…
Hydraulic Conductivity
Hydraulic conductivity is an important concept in the fields of hydrology and hydrogeology. Also, it is a key parameter utilized by geotechnical engineers for soil and other material analysis. In…
2-Phase vs 3-Phase
2-phase and 3-phase electricity are common configurations of transmitting power from one location to another. Although they are both alternating current systems, each of them have features that are suitable…
Propane vs Propylene
Propane and propylene are both fuel gases that serve in a variety of applications. Propane is a constituent of natural gas with a chemical formula C3H8. Whereas propylene is a…
GD&T
GD&T, stands for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and is a system of symbols and standards that designers use to communicate to manufacturers through engineering drawings. Moreover, GD&T defines engineering tolerancing…
K Bracing – Design Example, vs X Bracing and Earthquakes
K bracing is one of the common types of bracing systems. In this article, you will learn what k bracing is, review a design example, compare k bracing vs x…
Sarah DeGuzman Stepped Footing
A stepped footing provides extreme support to structures on non-flat terrains as well as a flat surface for construction. In this article, you will review the purpose of stepped footings,…
Alex Edmondson The Concrete Strength Curve
The concrete strength curve plots the strength of concrete versus cure time. In this article, you will learn the importance of the concrete strength curve, understand how to read it,…