Aug 6, 2024 · Once you know the base soil’s grain size distribution, there are a number of engineering methods to find a material that will both allow water to flow while still holding the soil back.

Dec 3, 2024 · And even understanding just a little bit of the engineering behind them can tell you a lot of interesting things about the structures you see in your everyday life. I’m Grady, and this is Practical …

May 20, 2025 · Materials and practices vary across the world, but I want to try and show you, at least in a general sense, how this works. I’m Grady, and this is Practical Engineering. One of the big …

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Jan 6, 2019 · Engineering is a balancing act; we need structures that are both strong and safe, but also affordable, easy to occupy, and maybe even architecturally pleasing. Using knowledge gained from …

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Nov 16, 2021 · Let’s find out. I’m Grady, and this is Practical Engineering. Today, we’re talking about the Millennium Tower in San Francisco. Skyscrapers are heavy. That might seem self-evident, but it …

Oct 21, 2025 · The falls themselves have required quite a bit of engineering over the years, and they’ve even been shut off for maintenance. Let’s take a little tour of the Niagara Peninsula (even though it’s …

Sep 3, 2024 · I’m Grady, and this is Practical Engineering. There are lots of kinds of waste in this crazy world, but one of the biggest sources is just you and me throwing stuff in the trash. The technical …