http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-35647397
Part of Didcot A - a decommissioned, coal-fired power station - collapsed, apparently during the preparation for (what I believe was explosive) demolition "in the coming weeks".
Quote, "A full half of the 984ft long turbine hall has...
Firstly, it goes without saying that if I were to go ahead as the thread title suggests I would of course consult a qualified structural engineer (and maybe even an archi...archit...aaaaarrrrggghhhhh...I can't even type that word for some reason). ;-)
So, I've recently stumbled across the 'tiny...
Has anyone tried materials such as willow or brushwood screen fencing to provide temporary anti dazzle properties adjacent to a highway, while the permanent planting matures?
I'm looking at something cheap, sustainable and with a look in keeping with a scenic, rural environment. Since the...
Not a technical question, just a general query as to whether 'passive safety' in roadside design is a purely European phenomenon (most discussions seem to centre around its implementation in the UK or Scandinavia) or if it is being used in North America or Australasia.
For those who don't...
