modern construction technology introduction

Designs of man-made structures are more complex than ever before, and they are getting no-
simpler. Requirements are increasing. Human tendency to compare the previous project with the
future one is just one of the reasons. Other reasons for pushing the construction engineering off
limits, include increasing population, use of newly developed materials together with software
developments, which allow us to design these complex structures. The engineering techniques
required for the implementation of designs are highly specific in nature and vary from design to
design. Look alone at the simple construction of pavement designs. Here, the performance of the
pavement is largely dependent on the sub grade and base layers. Durability and stability of the
pavement are decided by the ability of the sub base layers to provide strength and modulus in the
moist and underground conditions.
Since the top most layer is usually the one facing the largest stress and hence coated with
premium materials, the foundation must be uniform and stiff to support them. Engineering
constructions have grown to become highly sophisticated and organized in nature. One of the
prominent reasons is the concern for the safety of human life. In the simple case of pavement
engineering itself, there are various ways to measure the quality of construction. One of them is
Ride Quality parameter which measures the ride quality on the pavement. Non-destructive testing
techniques include Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Falling Weight Deflectometers (FWD).
We prepared and published this seminar abstract for final year engineering students seminar
research. You should do your own research additional to this information before presenting your
seminar.