Builders & Contractors
Structural Design Services
A brief write-up about structural engineering and design services at Agile Civil Engineers Structural design is a most important aspect in all construction projects. We work closely with architects, project developers, building owners and contractors so as to achieve the collective vision for a project, delivering effective structural solutions. Types of Projects: We have demonstrated … Read more
Dealing with Expansive Soils
The problem of expansive soils was not recognized until the late 1930s. Then, cracks on brick wall structures of light buildings were attributed to bad workmanship or foundation settlements. The first recorded observation about soil heaving was made by USBR in 1938 associated with foundation for a steel siphon on Owyhee Project in Oregon. For … Read more
Rehabilitation of Corrosion Damages in Columns by Jacketing
This article presents technology and materials of rehabilitation, as practiced for a G+4 building in Chennai. This is not intended to be of diagnostic or design significance. Minor Damages Jacketing with micro-concrete was adopted for columns in the initial stage of corrosion with minor damages such as narrow cracks and discolouration, without appreciable damage to … Read more