Construction joints are necessary in many reinforced concrete projects. However, their performance depends on proper design, detailing and execution.
Author: Omotoriogun Victor
A dedicated, passion-driven and highly skilled engineer with extensive knowledge in research, construction and structural design of civil engineering structures to several codes of practices
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