One-way slab is a type of concrete slab in which loads are transferred in one direction to the supporting beams and columns. Therefore, the bending occurs in only one direction. The design of one-way slab is simple and can be ...
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A Unique Technique to Strengthen 3D Printed Concrete | Video Inside
The RMIT University, in a recent study, found a way to strengthen 3D printed concrete (3DPC) by laying it in a lobster-shell pattern. In a bid to overcome the technical challenges in making 3D printed concrete strong enough for use ...
Woodworking Starter Kit: Essentials That Every Beginner Should Have
The DIY home improvement market reported a skyrocketing growth in 2020. According to a report published in October 2020, the industry is growing at an annual rate of 4.8% and is on track to reach $1137.57 billion in the following five ...
How to Calculate Working Space for Excavation?
Working space is the additional space provided between the edge of the excavation and the footing for the ease of labor movement for fixing, removing shuttering boards, pouring of concrete, and compaction of concrete using a vibrator. In this article, ...
How to Conduct a Field Test of Cement at the Site?
There are several tests for cement that can be carried out at the construction site such as color test, rubbing test, floating test, etc. These tests are indicative of the quality of cement to be used for concrete works.
Eelume: Snake-like Robot to Perform Underwater Infrastructure Maintenance | Video Inside
The gas and deep-sea oil industry has a vast and expensive infrastructure to maintain and supervise. Structures like wells, piers, cables, and a labyrinth of thousands of kilometers of pipelines are required to be installed, inspected, and repaired periodically. Unfortunately, ...
What will the new US Administration mean for Construction?
After much hullabaloo, the US has seen a peaceful transition of power to Democrat Joe Biden. The new president was sworn in on Wednesday and has pledged to build the US “back better.” But what could it mean for the ...
Important Know-How on Typology of Progressive Collapse
Progressive collapse of a structure is defined as the spread of an initial local failure of a structural element that eventually results in the collapse of the entire structure or a major portion of it. This type of collapse occurs ...
BAM Nuttall all set to test 5G in Construction
A BAM Nuttall-led consortium is set to be a part of a government-funded trial to explore the potential of 5G for improving productivity in construction. The project will test 5G-powered cameras, drones, and sensors at different construction sites across Scotland. ...
Tips and Rules for Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns
The design of reinforced concrete (RC) column is carried out by following certain procedures. However, some specific rules and requirements need to be met. The conditions are commonly related to reinforcement ratio, size of rebars, spacing of steel bars, size ...