Just after 1 a.m. Thursday, a sudden, unexpected, and devastating structural failure occurred in Surfside, Florida, when a large section of a 12-story condominium building collapsed. A short distance ...
Structural reliability and risk management are critical in ensuring that concrete structures and infrastructure systems remain safe, functional and economically viable over their intended lifespans.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Concrete structures of the past weren’t built to withstand the fury of an earthquake but a groundbreaking solution from engineers at Purdue University could change that. A ...
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has announced the development of an effective structural strengthening method using a noncombustible carbon textile grid and ...
DNREC officials have ordered the removal of a concrete dune crossover at Prime Hook Beach, ruling that the structure was ...
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Used concrete could last up to 100 years in new buildings with proper treatment
In a typical construction cycle, sturdy slabs are treated as waste once a building ...
Proper curing is one of the most critical — yet often overlooked — aspects of concrete weatherproofing. Without adequate ...
Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear ...
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