Casca de Félix Candela. Image Cortesia de Alexander Eisenschmidt. Modern shells were first introduced by architects and engineers such as Eugène Freyssinet (1879-1962), Bernardo Laffaielle (1900 ...

Introduction to design of reinforced concrete structural components. Analyze and design reinforced concrete beams, columns, and footings. Understand material behavior, limit state criteria, and ...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the 2025 edition of its flagship document, “ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary.” The updated ...

This concrete technique uses clever geometric designs inspired by origami to distribute forces more efficiently, cutting concrete use by 60 percent and reinforcement steel by 90 percent.

A reusable formwork design for molding concrete into vaulted floors using sophisticated structural geometry uses 60% less concrete and 90% less steel compared to traditional methods. It's also ...