structural support element that resists shear forces, like heavy winds and seismic activity. In civil engineering, shear force refers to …
Silica Fume Concrete
a by-product of the ferrosilicon industry, is a highly pozzolanic material that is used to enhance mechanical and durability properties of …
Sustainable Construction
using recyclable and renewable materials in building projects and minimizing energy consumption and waste production. The primary goal of the …
Reinforced Concrete
Reinforced concrete is a composite material. This means that it is made up of different constituent materials with very different properties that complement each other. In the case of reinforced concrete, the component materials are almost always concrete and steel. The steel is the reinforcement.
EQ Resistant Techniques
Architects and engineers design earthquake-proof buildings through flexible foundations, damping, vibration deflection technology, shear walls, cross braces, diaphragms and moment-resisting frames. These innovations …