Floodwalls are flood-control concrete structures designed to block water from rising and seeping into buildings and other structures. These flood barriers help to contain water from lakes, rivers, or other waterways if they rise to abnormal levels. Floodwalls are usually ...
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Flood Damage-Resistant Building Materials
Building materials that can withstand direct or prolonged contact with flood water for at least a period of 72 hours without significant damage are considered flood damage-resistant building materials. Common flood damage-resistant materials are concrete, ceramic tile, pressure-treated and marine-treated ...
What are Isolation Joints in Concrete Structures?
An isolation joint in concrete structures is a type of separation provided to isolate a given structural member (slab) from the adjacent sections of the concrete structure to allow relative movement in three directions. For example, a concrete slab isolated ...
What are Perforated Pipes?
Perforated pipes are pipes with a series of small holes or slots that allow water to enter or exit from them easily. They are mainly installed as a part of underground drainage systems and for outdoor uses to facilitate easy ...
8 Types of Paving Slabs
Pavers are slabs, tiles, and blocks that can be made from various materials, such as rubber, brick (clay), concrete, flagstone, marble, travertine, porcelain, and even plastic. Concrete pavers are manufactured in a factory by pouring a combination of concrete and ...
What is Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) in Construction?
Fire resistance is defined as the ability of a passive fire protection system or material to withstand a standard fire resistance test. On the other hand, fire resistance rating (FRR)Â is the time in minutes or hours for which the construction ...
What is Mass Timber in Construction?
Mass timber is an engineered wood product formed by gluing or fastening wood panels in layers to achieve exceptional strength and stability. The production is so versatile that it can be used as structural panels, columns, beams, load-bearing structures, or ...
7 Types of Flanges Used in Piping Systems
A flange is a type of mechanical joint system that provides a reliable means to connect pipes, valves, pumps, and other components to form a seal-proof piping system. Flanges are typically threaded or welded, and two flanges are connected by ...