Fabric formwork is a building technology that employs geotextile fabrics as the formwork material for concrete construction. In general, fabric formwork uses structural membranes as the primary facing material for the concrete molds. Unlike other formwork systems, fabric formwork is ...
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What is Diamond Plate in Construction?
A diamond plate or deck plate is a type of floor plate with one side having textures or raised patterns and the other side being smooth. The patterns and their area can vary based on the design of the diamond ...
Practical Tips for Placement of Reinforcements in Concrete Members
The placement of reinforcement in concrete members should conform to the applicable code and design requirements. It should also be ensured that concreting and consolidation processes of concrete are carried out properly. Site engineers should closely monitor the installation of ...
Blue-Green Infrastructure: An Eco-friendly Route to Development
Climate change is a prevalent problem across the globe. Yet, we subconsciously associate this issue restricted to affecting only the polar bears, snow leopards, and turtles living in the North Pole. However, this is a misconceived notion. The reality is that ...
What are Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)?
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are high-performance insulating panels used to construct walls, ceilings, and floors for residential and light commercial properties. They are a type of composite sandwich panel system that forms an insulating core. Each panel has multiple layers ...
How to Repair Structures Affected by Earthquake?
Earthquakes cause distress in structural components of lateral and gravity load-resisting systems (beams, columns, load-bearing walls, and shear walls) as well as horizontal diaphragms (slabs and roofs). Once the structure is damaged, the structure is demolished or repaired depending on ...
How to Install Electrical Earthing System in a Building?
Earthing is the process of transferring the immediate discharge of electricity directly to the earth plate by using low-resistance electrical cables or wires. The grounding wire safely removes excess electricity during a short circuit and passes it onto the ground, ...
Smart-Tinting Glass for Greener Cities
Smart-tinting glasses are elements designed to respond to the dynamically changing light conditions. They are one of the most advanced façade components, which can provide a more sustainable and energy-efficient future. Smart-tinting glasses are a vital element in the construction ...