Carbon fiber fabric is a strong fiber that is light in weight and has long strands interwoven together so that it forms a fabric-like structure. Carbon fiber, known as graphite fiber, dominates the steel in terms of strength, stiffness, and ...
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Applications of High-Performance Concrete in Civil Engineering
There are several applications of high-performance concrete in the field of civil engineering due to its superior properties such as high strength and good durability. The high-performance concrete has been used in the construction of bridges, hydropower structures, pavements, bridges, ...
Cantilevered Stairs – Construction and Advantages
Cantilevered stairs are a staircase system in which one end of each individual step is connected to the wall by means of steel pins of bolts. Finally constructed steps give a floating stair appearance. Cantilevered stairs can be constructed using ...
Top Unique and Creative Ideas for Staircase Design
Design of staircases is now performed in the ways that are vastly different from conventional construction ideas. New principles of modern architecture are now applied to the design of staircases. Instead of simply considering a staircase just as a connection ...
Common Wall Materials: Composition, Properties, and Applications
There are different materials with different composition and properties which are used to construct a wall. The functions or duties of the wall, which are either load-bearing or non-loading bearing, determine its construction materials types such as various types of ...
How to Replace Damaged Concrete Members in Structures?
The replacement of damaged concrete elements requires demolition and removal of existing structural elements and their substitution with new members. The demolition process is carried out after proper jacking is applied to relieve imposed loads on the damaged structural member. ...
8 Causes of Premature Failure of Repaired Concrete Structures
The performance of the repaired concrete structure is often not up to the mark. This is because repaired concrete structures prematurely fail irrespective of developments and enhancements in repair materials and techniques. As a result, the repair work leads to ...
Precast Concrete Foundations- Features and Advantages
Precast concrete foundation construction is an off-site construction technique in which the foundation units are pre-engineered and manufactured in a controlled environment. These units as are pre-engineered, their capacities or the limits are communicated with the purchaser to produce the ...