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How are Modular Homes different from Conventional Homes?
Modular homes are becoming increasingly popular and there’s a high chance there are a few in your neighborhood. You may…
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The Award for Sustainability: the most important Structural Award?
Structural Awards judge and Institution Past President, Ian Firth, discusses the importance of celebrating sustainable engineering solutions. During the eleven…
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Three ways structural engineers can help create a zero-waste future
Rethinking production and the life cycle Despite continuing efforts to reduce inefficiencies in the construction industry, excessive waste remains a…
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Why leadership is essential in uncertain times
Volatile economic and political environments offer the threat of uncertainty, increased competition and the opportunity of new market expansion and…
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National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27 March 2012 with the aim to make the planning system less…
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Water-resistant concrete
Water-resistant concretes are impermeable to water and other fluids either above or below ground. They are high density concretes that…
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Sprayed concrete
Sprayed concrete is the method by which concrete is sprayed into place, rather than the more conventionally used pouring or…
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Roller-compacted concrete
Roller-compacted concrete is a durable paving material that is capable of withstanding heavy loads. It is a fast, economical construction…
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No-fines concrete
No-fines concrete is obtained by eliminating the fine material sand, from the normal concrete mix. The single-sized coarse aggregates are…
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High strength concrete
The definition of high strength concretes is continually developing. In the 1950s a cube strength of 35MPa was considered high…
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High workability concrete
The workability of fresh concrete should be suitable for each specific application to ensure that the operations of handling, placing…
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Lightweight concrete
Lightweight concretes can either be lightweight aggregate concrete, foamed concrete or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). Lightweight concrete blocks are often…