Floodplains, Insurance, and Building Construction
Construction in areas prone to flooding presents some very different considerations than in other developments. Availability of flood insurance and varied best construction practices are the main challenges in these…
Fire Resistant Building Techniques
Devastating. The single word that describes the material, financial, and emotional damage caused by fires in structures. We rely on buildings to provide safety and protection, but how can buildings…
Construction Failures
Failure of construction is an important subject for an owner or a builder, since it involves human life and money. Structural failure may be prevented by incorporation of a proper…
Structural Failure
All efforts are essential to prevent structural failure as it involves dangers to human life and property. There are numerous causes for a structural failure, and there is a requirement…
Slow Down Rainwater Drainage from Developments to Prevent Flooding
Under SUDS requirements rainwater has to be held on site and discharged into the drainage system at a slow rate in order to prevent flooding downstream. The principle behind an…
SUDS for Crud – Help for Dirty Car Parks
Drainage discharges from any hard surfacing where there are vehicles can be a problem to keep clean. This is done with the use of separators. Separators are a major component…
Eco-friendly Construction
Construction techniques used today should focus on protecting the environment and decreasing pollution to slow down the impact of global warming on our environment. Green building techniques are helpful in…
Performance of the CRCP
A provincial long-term performance program was implemented at MTQ in 1992. Its main objectives are to improve pavement life and performance as well as to optimize the use of the…
Construction of CRCP
Construction of CRCP is similar to that of other concrete pavement types. Planning and execution are crucial since errors made during these stages can be detrimental to the overall success…
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
2.1 Design Aspects: The volume changes stresses in CRCP will be taken care by providing sufficient reinforcement to keep the cracks tightly closed while maintaining adequate pavement thickness to counteract…
