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Considerations for Engineer when Designing a New Structure
The design of a structure is a vital and high-stakes process. It requires an engineer to consider loads, stresses, and forces at every step in the process. An engineer must also consider the structure’s environment and how it will interact ...
What is Longitudinal Skin Reinforcement in a Beam?
Longitudinal skin reinforcement is deformed bars, wires, or bonded prestressed reinforcement placed uniformly on both sides of the vertical face of the tension zone in relatively deep beams to control crack width. If the deep beam is not equipped with ...
Practical Tips for Using Concrete Vibrators in the Field
Vibration is one of the methods used to consolidate poured concrete to achieve required density and, subsequently, the designated concrete strength. Vibrators (internal and external or shutter vibrator) need to be used properly and skillfully; otherwise, the concrete may get ...
Home Maintenance Business Ideas for Independent Contractors
There are various businesses that you can venture into for making the most profits. One business idea you can consider is providing quality services to residential properties. You don’t know how many residents need to hire someone that can do ...
Energy-Efficient Roofing Tips for Commercial Buildings
For a commercial building, it is important to implement energy-efficient solutions because of the many advantages they provide. Modern commercial buildings nowadays focus on achieving energy efficiency by installing solar panels, updating the electrical system, or eliminating unnecessary machines and ...
What is the Minimum Curing Period for Concrete?
The minimum curing period for concrete is controlled by the type of cement used, ambient temperature, type of construction (size and shape of concrete member), designated strength, and curing regime. For the majority of concrete structures, the minimum curing period ...
4 Types of Cracks in Concrete Columns and their Causes: Video Included
Four types of cracks developed in reinforced concrete column are diagonal cracks, horizontal cracks, splitting cracks, corrosion cracks. The causes of cracks in columns can be incorrect design, faulty construction or overloading, corrosion of reinforcement, isolated settlement of foundations, creep ...