Mark Miodownik puts the properties of reinforced concrete to the test. He watches as a beam of concrete withstands a load of 2.5 tonnes. Even though cracks are present in the lower portion of the ...
Reinforced concrete deep beams are structural elements that are designed to carry heavy loads over short spans. Understanding their shear strength is crucial for ensuring safety and performance in ...
As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for ...
Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has a long history of use in building facades, and was originally developed for its superior performance in seismic zones. The decorative concrete industry ...
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 ...
Many reinforced concrete structures have been built in Switzerland and Central Europe since the ... The Talpa team is testing its probe in Waidbadstrasse. This works, says Bircher, explaining that it ...