Green construction materials are becoming popular in the building and the construction industry which is a great development because the industry is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, according to the World Green Building Council, the sector is responsible for approximately 39% of all carbon dioxide emissions globally. There is … Read more
Regular structural inspection is a recommendable exercise for homeowners to ensure the safety of their homes, as a homeowner or real estate investor the structure of your home isn’t something you should overlook. When you or the home’s inspector suspect that something is wrong, you should hire a structural engineer with expertise in structural engineering to … Read more
The basic idea of biophilic design elements is that the built environment around us is very important to our human productivity, intellectual, emotional, physical health, and spiritual well-being. Building infrastructures and landscapes can either support human life or harm human existence. The sustainability movement today is generally more concerned with how the built environment affects … Read more
Stormwater drainage systems are water-diversion systems that are used to help reduce the amount of surface water in a given area. This water can be diverted into tanks, diverted into drains, or allowed to run off of the surface of the ground. The water is then filtered through a system of pipes and drains. The … Read more
A high-strength concrete mix is simply a type of high-performance concrete mixture with a specified compressive strength of 40 MPa and above. This type of concrete mix is intended to accomplish specific needs of certain special concrete characteristics such as flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, and durability for concrete applications such as marine foundations, dam structures, … Read more
Fiber Reinforced Concrete is a composite concrete material consisting of mixtures of cement, mortar, and discrete, discontinuous, uniformly dispersed suitable fibrous material that increases its structural strength and integrity. Fibers are commonly used in concrete to control and minimize cracks on a structure as a result of drying shrinkage, or plastic shrinkage. They can also … Read more
Analysis of concrete retaining wall design is usually considered using the appropriate codes and design methods. Concrete retaining walls are useful within the built environment, especially at the bridge sites, riverbank area, and even within the house in a sloppy terrain. Swimming pools are common features in houses and more often than not concrete retaining … Read more
Retaining Wall A retaining wall is either a wood, steel or reinforced concrete structure designed and constructed to withstand lateral loads and movement of soil materials. The lateral loads could be a result of earth filling, pressure from the water, or other forms of liquids, sand, and granular materials behind the retaining wall structure. There … Read more
Reinforced concrete design is a process of selecting suitable concrete and steel materials in their right proportions following the engineering specifications to create different structural elements that are safe, serviceable, economical, and functional. Reinforced concrete is a combination of two different but complementary materials known as concrete and steel to form a composite material capable … Read more
Best bathroom flooring has been a topic of debate for homeowners when it comes to the decoration and looks of their bathrooms. Whether or not to have a bathroom floor that is fully surrounded by tiles or other objects, or to leave the area exposed. There are many different options available in terms of what … Read more
