Construction joints are necessary in many reinforced concrete projects. However, their performance depends on proper design, detailing and execution.
Month: October 2026
Engineers should place confidence in existing concrete strength only to the extent justified by reliable evidence. Original drawings, construction records, visual inspection and non-destructive testing…
Architectural creativity and structural efficiency do not have to conflict. Long spans, cantilevers, transfer floors and irregular grids can all prod
Foundation design near existing structures requires the engineer to consider the proposed building and its surroundings as a connected ground-structure system.