Steel is one of the most used materials in construction because it has many favorable qualities. Steel is extremely strong; it can withstand a lot of weight while taking up very little space. It’s a material that works well under both tension and compression. It is...
What is Reinforced Concrete? Reinforced concrete is a building material used in structures that will need to work well under tension and compression. It’s concrete that is reinforced with steel to increase the overall strength and durability of the material. Concrete...
Structural bolts are one of the most important parts of a construction project. They provide strong connections between important steel members of a structure and make sure that it remains safe and secure. Structural bolts are not like regular bolts, they are bolts...
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...
