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 ...
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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 ...
What is Embodied Energy of Building Materials?
The embodied energy of building material is the total non-renewable energy or primary energy (carbon released) used throughout its entire life cycle, i.e., extraction, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and disposal. In other words, it is the sum of greenhouse gas emissions ...
What is Mastic Sealant?
Mastic is a form of sealant or adhesive used to fill the joints or as a bond for different materials and gaps. It is an elastic and flexible material used to create a durable bond between two different surfaces or ...
Ultra-Lightweight Concrete: Materials, Properties, and Applications
Ultra-lightweight concrete, which is also known as super lightweight concrete or infra-lightweight concrete, is a state-of-the-art concrete in terms of density and insulation properties and classifies as concrete with a dry density lesser than 800 Kg/m3. This density is the ...
Applications and Advantages of Resifan in Construction
Resifan is a self-leveling and colored coating ideal for places where a continuous and smooth finish is desired. It provides solid and consistent color, and demands low maintenance. The appearance of the Resifan coating surface is similar to that of ...
What is RevoColor?
RevoColor is a pigmented, textured, and cementitious coating suitable for both indoor and outdoor surfaces of various structural members in buildings, especially walls. It provides an organic and natural color and makes structures aesthetically pleasing. The mixture of RevoColor is ...
What are the Causes of Early-age Cracking in Concrete?
Early-age cracking is observed during the first seven days after concrete pouring. However, such cracks may also take more than a week to be visible in reinforced concrete slabs. Therefore, cracks appearing within 60 days after the concrete placement are ...