Reinforcement is basically dormant until the concrete cracks ... approach is sometimes referred to as continuously reinforced or joint-less slabs and allows numerous, closely spaced (3 to 6 ...

Large concrete slabs are now being produced more efficiently using reinforced styrofoam, a method that combines the lightness of styrofoam with the durability of concrete. This innovative process ...

Owners and architects choose polished concrete as an alternative to floor coverings, but the results can be particularly disappointing when polishing is specified for an elevated slab. Most ...

Reinforced concrete is the miracle material which made possible so many of the twentieth century’s most iconic structures, but here in this century its environmental footprint makes it something ...

Fundamentals of reinforced concrete theory and design. Analysis and design of beams, slabs, and columns. Concurrent familiarization with current building codes ...

This study reveals how particle packing models in fiber-reinforced concrete reduce environmental impact while maintaining ...

So Wilkinson noticed where the cracks were appearing in his concrete floor slabs and he had an idea ... Interviewer: Right, so he invented reinforced concrete. Dr. Phil Pannell: He did back ...