Importance of Expansion Joints in an Architectural Structure
Expansion joints are utilized for various vital architectural structures that particularly have a need of these joints. Buildings particularly high …
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Modern Bridge Construction Methods
The Mackinaw Bridge, the Millau Viaduct, the Beipanjiang River Railroad Bridge. Ever wonder how these bridges were assembled to cover such amazing and …
Continue ReadingWhat are Construction Crushers? How Construction Crusher Works?
Crushers are being used in the construction industry since the ancient history. Hydraulic crushers have been developed with a greater speed of …
Continue ReadingArchitect of the Renaissance - Andrea Palladio
The term Palladian architecture brings to mind formal buildings and sprawling mansions in the classical style. Palladio started out inspired by the …
Continue ReadingThe Basics of Structural Adhesives and Construction Adhesives
What do gecko feet and screws have in common? They both utilize a form of adhesion, one of the first fasteners used in the construction trade. But …
Continue ReadingUses and Types of Bulldozers Used in the Construction Industry
Bulldozers are heavy equipment capable of moving heavy loads, clearing rubble, and are very helpful in civil engineering works. Modern bulldozers are …
Continue ReadingReasons for Construction Failures
Failure of construction is an important subject for an owner or a builder, since it involves human life and money. Structural failure may be prevented …
Continue ReadingReasons for Structural Failures
All efforts are essential to prevent structural failure as it involves dangers to human life and property. There are numerous causes for a structural …
Continue ReadingRainwater Storage, Attenuation and SUDS - Prevent Flooding
Under SUDS requirements rainwater has to be held on site and discharged into the drainage system at a slow rate in order to prevent flooding …
Continue ReadingSUDS - Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems for Car Parks
Drainage discharges from any hard surfacing where there are vehicles can be a problem to keep clean. This is done with the use of separators.
Continue ReadingEnvironmentally Sustainable Building and Construction
There is much talk at the moment about ozone layers and sustainable building practices, but very little help on how to design and build sustainable …
Continue ReadingFinishing Touches With Architectural Facade & Cladding Materials
While the least important structurally, sometimes the most important step in finishing a building construction project is the outer skin. These …
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