Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2021

While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is creating a stir. precast concrete industry is well-suited to capitalize on the unique performance characteristics of UHPC and has made substantial strides. Monica Schultes. Defining UHPC.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

The longer maintenance is deferred, the more the structure deteriorates. In addition to high repair costs, the structure is at risk of a structural failure that can lead to the demolition of the structure. Structural engineers are typically asked: “What are the reasons for deferring required maintenance for a structure?”

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

When Kate Simonen, a professor who leads the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, was a young architect experimenting with alternative approaches to conventional concrete. She called up her structural engineer on an educational-building project and asked if they could swap out some of the cement in their mix for fly ash.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Further, the movement of water through the concrete structures could lead to efflorescence and staining of building finishes and vehicles parked below. Higher resistance against water infiltration and chloride penetration will increase the life cycle of the pool structure. Pool assembly. Coping caps.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete).

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Four years ago, architect Richard Morris co-founded Pounamu, a bamboo design and construction company in Myanmar, with Soe Win Zaw, a Burmese structural engineer. Following Rudolf Steiner principles, the school’s founder wanted the structure to feature natural building techniques. It was a no-brainer moment.

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