Types and Uses of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in Construction
A polymer that has fiber reinforcement is referred to as a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite. It stands for a group of materials that are…
Architecture
Uses of Different Types of Composites in Construction
Composites are macro-scale materials made of two or more chemically different constituents with a clear interface between them and unique features that cannot be achieved…
How Opulent Mansions Around the World were Built by Architects from “One End of the World”
SAOTA’s founder Stefan Antoni likes recounting an incident that happened while the company’s Cape Town office was being built. He became aware that a portion…
Method and Procedure for the Compaction Factor Test for Concrete Workability
The workability test for concrete that is carried out in a lab is called the compaction factor test. The ratio of the weights of partially…
Colorful New “Pocket Parks” in Hong Kong are Enlivening Public Areas
An Instagrammer’s dream, Portland Street Rest Garden is bright pink and dotted with octagonal stools. However, at this park, tucked between two skyscrapers on a…
Communities Devastated by Pakistan’s Floods are Empowered by These Bamboo Dwellings
# Bamboo is a strong and flexible material that is often used in construction, especially in areas where other building materials are scarce or expensive.…
A Huge Space-Age Ring is Imagined by Architects in Dubai to Encircle the Highest Structure in the World
A giant five-story circular building encircling the Burj Khalifa, the world’s highest skyscraper, has been proposed by experimental architecture studio ZNera Space in Dubai. The…
How this Indian Desert School Manages to Stay Cool Despite the Intense Heat
At the height of summer, temperatures in Jaisalmer, a desert town in northern India, can reach about 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius). This town…
How Can Congestion In Reinforced Concrete Members Be Consolidated?
Use suitable concrete pouring and compaction techniques when consolidating new concrete in concrete members with congestion. Otherwise, issues like honeycomb and poor concrete cover, in…
Steps for Concrete Damage Repair in Reinforced Concrete Structures
In order to determine whether or not defective concrete has to be repaired, there are a few procedures that must be taken, and if it…
11 Factors that Influence the Selection of Repair Materials
To choose the most suitable, compatible, and affordable repair materials, a variety of criteria including strength, durability, thermal coefficient of thermal expansion, permeability, low dry…
Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Concrete Repair
To restore the lost strength in concrete owing to fractures or other defects, quality control and quality assurance in restoration activities are crucial. When structural…
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