by GCO | Apr 6, 2022 | experts
Brief |Digital automation associated with construction materials makes contractors vulnerable to hacking that could threaten the strength and integrity of structures. The construction industry’s reputation for lax cybersecurity practices makes it an inviting...
by GCO | Apr 5, 2022 | experts
Brief A new study has assessed the value of concrete made with crumb rubber from discarded tires by using it as a residential slab and monitoring its performance over several years, where it outshone conventional concrete in a number of ways. Insight...
by GCO | Apr 1, 2022 | experts
Brief Cracks and warping that become evident over time in structures built with either wood, steel or concrete don’t necessarily suggest failure that might lead to something like the recent partial condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., according to Sense...
by GCO | Mar 31, 2022 | experts
Brief Researchers have called for an alternative to the chloride threshold technique to better predict the corrosion of steel-reinforced concrete structures in a way that accounts for greenhouse gas emissions and age-related losses in functionality. They note that...
by GCO | Mar 29, 2022 | experts
Brief Strong winds, seismic activity and the passage of tall container ships all had to be taken into account during the construction of Turkey’s recently opened 1915Canakkale Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge. Rob Hakimian explores the...
by GCO | Mar 17, 2022 | experts
Brief Daniel Davis, a senior researcher at Hassell, writes that architects can take a data-led approach by using BIM data and other data. “Firms need to begin actively gathering data, they need to address the cultural issues that make the industry unappealing...
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