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Broadband ultrasonic imaging shows defects in all types of concrete
Concrete structures like roads and bridges require nondestructive testing methods to identify interior defects without destroying their structure. Most methods send sound waves into the material and ...
Just after 1 a.m. Thursday, a sudden, unexpected, and devastating structural failure occurred in Surfside, Florida, when a large section of a 12-story condominium building collapsed. A short distance ...
Recent structural collapses, including tragedies in Surfside, Florida, Pittsburgh, New York City and Davenport. Iowa, have centered the need for more frequent and thorough inspections of aging ...
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) has announced the development of an effective structural strengthening method using a noncombustible carbon textile grid and ...
DNREC officials have ordered the removal of a concrete dune crossover at Prime Hook Beach, ruling that the structure was ...
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Used concrete could last up to 100 years in new buildings with proper treatment
In a typical construction cycle, sturdy slabs are treated as waste once a building ...
Proper curing is one of the most critical — yet often overlooked — aspects of concrete weatherproofing. Without adequate ...
Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear ...
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