The selection of curing methods for structural concrete elements is governed by the size and shape of concrete members, type of concrete used, such as normal concrete or high-strength concrete, economy, material availability, labor force, in-situ versus plant concrete production, ...
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What are the Factors Controlling the Distance Between RCC Columns?
There is no specific rule to determine the desired distance between reinforced concrete columns. Factors like architectural considerations, function of the building, and the structure’s load play a significant role in determining an optimum span between two reinforced concrete columns. ...
How To Future-Proof Buildings with These 7 Principles
In today’s age of rapid technological development, it is challenging to keep up with the latest trends as technologies are being replaced with new innovations almost every day. Gadgets like smartphones and computers are replaced by a new and more ...
How to Construct Footing for Residential Buildings with Maximum Two storeys?
The construction of footing for residential buildings of a maximum two-story is relatively easy. This is because the imposed load is small, hence problems related to underlying soil can be solved properly with a good degree of certainty. The building ...
How to Construct a Concrete Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
The construction of concrete buildings is different from one structure to another based on the size, complexity, function, and materials of the building. Additionally, soil types, environmental conditions, availability of local skilled labor and construction equipment, and construction material availability ...
Mjøstårnet: The Tallest Timber Building in the World
Mjøstårnet (pronounced:/mæo-stâr-nɛt/) is the tallest timber building in the world. It is a big step towards the adoption of green construction as it portrays timber as an exceptional replacement for bricks and cement. Mjøstårnet is 84.5 m tall and stands ...
Pixel Building: A Check on Carbon Emissions
The building construction sector is a significant contributor to the overall global carbon emissions. This includes the emissions during the construction phase as well as throughout the building’s operational life. The construction phase comprises emissions due to equipment, heavy machinery, ...
How to Assess the Severity of Damage for an Existing Structure? [PDF]
The assessment of the severity of structural damage is based on several criteria such as crack width, differential settlement, and angular rotation of foundation. The extents of damages in a building can be divided into six different categories, namely, negligible, ...