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How to Avoid the Effects of Expansive Soil on Buildings?

The Constructor

Several measures like construction of deep piers, soil replacement, keeping moisture at a constant level, chemical soil stabilization, use of void.

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Tour and Description of a Walipini

Natural Building

This video is an extensive description and tour of a walipini, or pit greenhouse, at Red Gate Farm. The post Tour and Description of a Walipini appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Difference Between Mild Steel and Stainless Steel | What Is Stainless Steel | What Is Mild Steel | Mild Steel Properties

CivilJungle

What Is Stainless Steel? Stainless steel is the form a steel alloy with a chromium content of 11.5 percent by weight. Owing to the sufficient amount of chromium in stainless steel, the steel product doesn’t often rust, scratch nor corrode. Probably due to this function, the specific type of steel is known as corrosion-resistant steel. In addition, stainless steel is widely used in cutlery, watch belts, etc.

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Floating Slab Vs Monolithic Slab | What Is Monolithic Slab | What Is Floating Slab

CivilJungle

What Is a Monolithic Slab? The word Monolithic means “all in a single pour” so in construction where Monolithic Slab is used the foundation is made in one single pour that is made up of a layer of a concrete slab with thicker area under the load-bearing walls and all the edges of the perimeter to replace the footer. Construction of Monolithic Slab is much faster and the labor costs are low as in this Slab the concrete is poured all at once.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.