Civil Engineering · India
Civil Engineering Knowledge, Built on Site.
Long-form writing on bridge construction, erection engineering, and Indian infrastructure — from an engineer actually doing the work.
4 articles · 5 field notes · 9 topics
Engineering writing for people who build things.
✓ Field-tested
No theory without application. No jargon without context. Everything here was learned on an actual construction site.
About the author4Long-form articles
5+Field notes
9Core disciplines
01 — Core Disciplines
All topics ›What I write about
01
Construction Project Management
02
Construction Methods
How structures are built — from in-situ to precast, balanced cantilever to incremental launching.
03
Erection Engineering
The science and practice of putting large structural elements in place safely and precisely.
04
Temporary Structures
Falsework, formwork, propping, and shoring — the hidden structures behind every project.
05
AI in Construction
06
BIM & Digital Construction
Digital tools, 4D planning, model-based workflows, and the future of construction delivery.
07
Site Learnings
Raw observations and lessons from the field. What the textbook doesn't tell you.
08
Indian Infrastructure
Breakdowns of India's rail, road, and urban infrastructure programs.
09
Concepts Explained
First-principles explanations of engineering concepts, written plainly.
02 — Recent Writing
All articles ›Latest articles
How Pile Foundations Work in Soft Soil
2026-05-25
How a Launching Gantry Actually Works: A Field Perspective
Launching gantries are the workhorses of segmental viaduct construction. Here's what the theory leaves out.
2024-11-15
Temporary Structures in Indian Construction: Why We Get It Wrong
Formwork failures, prop collapses, shoring incidents — many of India's construction accidents trace back to inadequate temporary structure design.
2024-10-02
India's High-Speed Rail Program: What the Engineering Actually Looks Like
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad HSR corridor is one of the most complex infrastructure undertakings in India's history. A look at the engineering.
2024-09-10
03 — Quick Reference
All notes ›Field notes
erection engineering
What is a Launching Gantry?
#launching gantry#erection
concepts explainedI-Girder vs Box Girder: Key Differences
#girder#bridge
temporary structuresTypes of Formwork Used in Construction
#formwork#temporary structures
concepts explainedPost-Tensioning: How It Works
#post-tensioning#prestressed concrete
construction methodsWhat Is a Method Statement?
#method statement#planning