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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress. Construction was completed over the winter season, from November to April, which created challenges with protecting the concrete during the curing process in extreme cold temperatures.

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What Is Ferrocement | Properties of Ferrocement | Uses of Ferrocement | Process of  Ferrocement Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages of Ferrocement

CivilJungle

It is necessary that a minimum of 7 days of curing should be done to the ferrocement components to avoid the shrinkage cracks. Fabricating the Skeletal Framing System. Fabricating the Skeletal Framing System. The fabrication is done as per the required shape and size. Process of Ferrocement Construction.

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A History of Material & Place: Ellis Preserve

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Timber has long since been a popular building material, but over the last several hundred years, its use has largely been limited to smaller structures with concrete and steel serving as the foundation for many large modern structures. David Seace, Architecture Studio Director at D2 Groups llc.,

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: HyperAdobe

Natural Building

Hyperadobe is similar to conventional earthbag construction, except that is uses mesh tubing instead of the solid polypropylene fabric. Cob needs to be thoroughly mixed with straw to help make it cohere as a solid, monolithic material, which is then placed on the wall in small increments (cobs) so as not to deform while it cures.

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Precast Concrete Detailing: Key Considerations for Fabricators and Contractors

UK Construction Blog

The post Precast Concrete Detailing: Key Considerations for Fabricators and Contractors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You’ve got architects, engineers, contractors, and fabricators all trying to communicate effectively. Precast concrete detailing is like the unsung hero in construction.

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Exploring the Different Types of Shuttering in Construction and Their Uses

UK Construction Blog

Common materials include timber, steel, plywood, and plastic, with some innovative systems even incorporating fabric or insulation material. Steel Shuttering Steel shuttering is gaining popularity due to its long life span, multiple reuses, and suitability for curved or circular structures.

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6 Tricks to Prevent Blisters from Steel Toe Boots

Work Gearz

And you are sure to get them with your brand new steel toe boots sooner or later. . And today in this article I am going to tell you all about how to prevent blisters from steel toe boots just by following some easy tricks. 6 Ways to Prevent Blisters from Steel Toe Boots. Precaution is Better than Cure. Keep walking!