
Playing with Textures
Texture is the latest cool tool to introduce the element of interest. Materials are inspiring designers and architects to seriously consider texture even in the smallest of projects, simply by drawing

Color Trends 2009
Color is a major influencing factor on how we perceive things; it's a huge factor in communication, association and symbolism that holds true for everything from fashion to kitchen towels. The element of color

Swimming Pools The New Lifestyle Statement
Swimming Pools are often found as part of a larger leisure centre or recreational complex which takes you to an absolute different and serene world. Today's hard and fast life makes the people tired and

Effect of Superstructure Suffering in Highrise Structures
Seismic forces are the most serious and dynamic. Although various approaches to make the building safe by minimizing natural period, increasing damping etc. are practiced, most common intervention for non-engineered building is

Pre-qualified Seismic Moment Connections
Though the recent version of the code, IS 800:2007, contains provisions for design and detailing for seismic loads, it does not suggest the type of connections which are suitable for high or intermediate

Metros Stations at Bengaluru
India is fast approaching Urbanisation - with rapid growth in population and in an attempt to decongest crowds, metros in major cities of the country are springing up. With Kolkata and Delhi already experiencing the benefits of

Multi Modal Transportation System in Delhi: Good Choice for Better Mobilty
The applications of technological and scientific principle to the planning, design, operation and management of facilities, combine two or more modes to provide utility and service for safe, rapid, convenient and environmentally compatible movement of

Estimation of Seismic Force
Earthquakes are major natural disasters and increased seismic activity has attained greater importance for analysis of building considering seismic forces. Dynamic analysis is generally believed to provide the