These two types of reinforcement can be combined in a composite to produce a concrete structure much lighter than traditional steel-reinforced ones. If you page through the architecture critic ...

Set the Footings: Poured Concrete ... the flush beams at the same level as the joists, connected with joist hangers. These beams are commonly used for decks that are low to the ground and those with ...

The theater interior was landmarked, but since this meant only the inside of the building needed to be preserved, the design team ... to the new one and a concrete ring-beam was used to lift ...

Mid-range Design ... have your homes support beams and load-bearing walls inspected to determine if they can hold the weight of the concrete or whether they need reinforcement.

is a National Engineer for Oldcastle Architectural Products Group and provides technical support for the design and construction of segmental retaining walls and unit concrete pavement systems.

A total of 231 schools in England were confirmed to have Raac, or reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete ... If that happens, any rebar reinforcing RAAC can also decay, rust and weaken.

IIT Patna's two-day construction conclave, in collaboration with Tata Steel, focuses on advanced steel materials and modern ...

Hong Kong authorities will inspect seven other developments by a contractor after a residential project of property giant CK Asset Holdings was found to have installed fewer rebar than required.

Mass timber construction is built using a category of engineered wood products typically made of large, solid wood panels, columns, or beams often manufactured ... as thick of a foundation or as much ...

As Florida has been hit by several devastating hurricanes, homes designed to withstand these extreme storms have gone through ...