Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. The project includes the creation of three large habitats with essentially no straight edges, including a main habitat consisting of 680 cubic yards of concrete and 355 tons of rebar.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. The goal of waterproof tanking is to encase the entire envelope of the below grade structure to protect it from water ingress.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., What Is Cast in Place Concrete?

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2024

However, traditional basement finishing methods often need to pay more attention to a critical first step – installing proper structural support. Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. It provides a sturdy foundation for framing basement walls and finishing the space.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Metal structures have become a staple in modern construction due to their numerous advantages, including durability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in design. From towering commercial complexes to humble backyard sheds, metal buildings are revolutionizing how we conceive and construct structures. What Are Metal Buildings?

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Formwork is a temporary moulid that is used for the pouring of concrete. The word ‘ Slip formwork ’ itself indicates the meaning that it is formwork that moves from its position for the construction of the structures. Slip Formwork used for the vertical construction of the RCC structures. Types of Slip Form System.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Concrete mix design. Concrete admixtures help to enable the use of these alternate pozzolans … more.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Water is under pressure below ground and forces its way through even the smallest cracks in the concrete. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 7, 2021

Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

Consider factors such as size, style, layout, number of rooms, and special features like outdoor spaces, basements, or energy-saving systems. In addition to your contractor, you may need to work with an architect, an engineer, and subcontractors specializing in plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC systems.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

All residential and commercial buildings require sturdy, reliable foundations to remain structurally sound over decades of shifting soil, erosion, changing weather patterns, and typical wear-and-tear. Acting quickly to professionally underpin saves the wider property structure before problems compound exponentially.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What Is Transportation of Concrete? Transportation of concrete is a process where we move freshly prepared concrete from one place to another place. Generally, we move concrete to that place where that concrete need to be dumped for structural construction purpose. Methods for Transportation of Concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.

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Trekker Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Shoring is a temporary structure that offers support to an unstable environment during a construction project. Fixing bulged walls, repairing cracked walls, pulling down an adjacent structure, and making openings in a wall are just a few other reasons for the use of shoring. meters to 5 meters).

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

The structures that surround us today are no exception to that law of physics. Some building materials are more durable than others, like stone and steel, but unfortunately the days of structures surviving thousands of years, like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman cathedrals, are over. All matter breaks down over time.

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CivilJungle

MAY 16, 2021

Foundation renovation is required when the foundation of a home, building , or structure is impaired & the core structure of the building is required to be repaired. Slab Jacking, Mud Jacking, Concrete Lifting, and Slab Leveling. Ponderous Mud or Concrete Mixture. Pressed Concrete Piling. Concrete Piers.

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Natural Building

JUNE 20, 2020

Steve Kornher worked with adobe and rammed earth as well as various types of concrete masonry construction. To accomplish that in this climate, you need to build self-supporting structures and use masonry construction adobe, lightweight concrete block, reinforced concrete columns, and other features.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Increased Resale Values Improved garage structures like new builds or remodels recover costs when selling homes. Purpose-built designs matching specific usage plans rather than one-size-fits-all structures lead to enduring enjoyment. Some companies may even offer free installation for concrete garages.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Concrete construction innovations. Control flow concrete construction. Mass pours. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete.

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CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

Concrete elements are generally of two types; those are Precast and cast-in-situ construction. If the Precast construction , the concrete is cast at a place other than the site, which is when required, are brought to the site using conveying equipment, such as cranes and are placed. Purpose of Providing Bond Breaker.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Gary’s first job out of school was driving a concrete truck for his father’s Highland Ready Mix business. He also poured slabs on the side, learning to set concrete so it doesn’t crack as it dries. After selling out of his concrete company, Gary’s father started the family spec-house business. Laying the foundation.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 20, 2024

Below-grade insulation protects parts of a building that are below-ground levels such as basements, foundation walls, and crawl spaces, from heat transfer and moisture. This resilience ensures it maintains its structural integrity and thermal performance over an extended period. mm (2 in.) for an R-value of 15.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 17, 2021

What Is Frost Wall? The Frost wall or frost-protected wall structure is built to keep soil below the building against freezing to secure the foundations in freezing conditions. The Types of frost walls, their specifications, and applications are addressed. This concrete contraction can result in internal tension.

Wall Systems 52

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The temporary structure used to support a permanent structure, material , plant, equipment, and people until the construction of the permanent structure has advanced to the stage where it is self-supporting. Falsework includes the foundations , footings , and all structural members supporting the permanent structural elements.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 13, 2022

The easy description of the top-down construction method will help the storeroom surface of the house will install in a system which, after realization of the cellar, will be set up from upper to lower surface by surface. Design of midriff wall. Construct wall fastener piles. Offer basic sweep to help midriff wall.

Wall Systems 52

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Concrete elements are generally of two types; those are Precast and cast-in-situ construction. If the Precast construction , the concrete is cast at a place other than the site, which is when required, are brought to the site using conveying equipment, such as cranes and are placed. Purpose of Providing Bond Breaker.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 16, 2021

What Is Lightweight Concrete? Lightweight concrete can be defined as a type of concrete which includes an expanding agent in that it increases the volume of the mixture while giving additional qualities such as nailbility and lessened the dead weight. How much does Concrete Weigh? 10 pounds per cubic meter.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 26, 2021

Curb and Gutter are the structures that are made from concrete or asphalt which is used to collect the surface runoff water from parking lots or impervious surfaces. Wherever possible, eliminate or minimize curb and gutter systems. What Does Parapet Mean | Types of Parapet Wall | Uses of Parapet Wall.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

It’s common for multiple remediation approaches to be used inside and outside of the structure. This means it is also essential to prevent harmful gases in the soil from seeping into the structure. This prevents contaminants in the ground from corroding the structure or migrating inside and degrading the air quality.

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CivilJungle

JULY 12, 2022

In today’s world, there are lack of free space to build a house or any type of structure because all the accessible free places are almost covered up. The weight of concrete is too heavy that’s why to reduce the weight of the whole structure engineers includes wooden particle or plywood particle for constructing the whole structure.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, producing more sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. This concrete construction method allows for above ground construction work to be carried out at the same time as excavation of the basement, resulting in significant time savings. The construction typically begins with: Execution of diaphragm walls. Control flow concrete.

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