Buildings with underground structures are often constructed using the bottom-up approach, where sub-structure and super-structure levels are built one after the other, beginning from the building’s foundation and moving towards the top. Although this traditional approach, known as the bottom-up ...
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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 ...
13 Types of Domes in Architecture
A dome is an architectural element that is curved in shape and forms the top half of a sphere. Domes do not need any internal support and can cover a great area while using very little quantity of material. Domes ...
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 ...
8 Types of Structures in Civil Engineering
A structure comprises several components that are connected to one another and function to transfer the loads to the soil successfully. Modern structural engineering offers a broad and in-depth body of knowledge that can precisely predict the performance of various ...
How to Use a Concrete Calculator for Your Next Project?
If you’re planning a concrete project, whether a new driveway or patio, you’ll need to know how much concrete you need to order. That’s where a concrete calculator comes in. If you’re unsure how to use a concrete calculator, don’t ...
Repair Methods for Foundation Heave
Foundation heave is a serious structural issue that should be fixed as soon as it is diagnosed. The first step involves the identification of the cause of heaving. This enables the engineers in implementing the appropriate solutions. One of the ...
Concrete Dusting: Causes and Preventive Measures
Dusting, also known as chalking, is the formation of fine, loose powdery material on the surface of hardened concrete that can be swept away easily. Though dusting is observed inside as well as outside a building structure, it is more ...
What is Polyjacking in Construction?
Polyjacking is a concrete lifting and leveling method that uses high-density geo-technical expanding foam to raise and stabilize concrete surfaces. A similar process with the same objective is the process of mudjacking, which uses mud instead of foam to lift ...
Construction Claim: Types, Causes, and Preventive Measures
A construction claim is the assertion of a right that requires either more time or/and payment by either party of the contract (often the contractor) for compensation of the losses brought on by the other party’s failure to uphold their ...