Structural masonry is one of the oldest building methods that exists in construction today. It was used in ancient Egypt to build the pyramids, and across the world in South America for temples. It consists of using masonry, brick, or stone in high volumes so that it...
Building fires are events that can be very traumatic to individuals that live through them, and severely damaging to any structure that encounters one. In construction, avoiding the rapid spread of any fire is an important part of the design process. Spray applied...
During many construction projects, there are several types of third-party inspections that are required by townships and building departments in order to receive final approval. One of these types of inspections is structural welding. Structural welding...
Nondestructive testing methods of concrete are used to check already cured concrete properties and compressive strength without damaging the material in any way. These types of tests evaluate the condition of concrete in all varying types of concrete structures. The...
When thinking of our perfect home, we imagine where we’d like the bedrooms and bathrooms to be located, how big the kitchen should be, and even how many windows we’d like; however, what we don’t imagine or even think about is how our home will be structurally stable....
