Advantages of Precast Concrete Manholes for Sewer Systems

Advantages of Precast Concrete Manholes for Sewer Systems

Brief  Manholes made from precast concrete offer several advantages for sewer systems, including the ability to place the manholes at depths of 500 feet or greater, RJ Frometa writes. Concrete also resists corrosion and offers watertight construction when coated with...
Q&A: A Better Choice than Wi-Fi for Construction

Q&A: A Better Choice than Wi-Fi for Construction

Brief The frequencies used in ordinary Wi-Fi face difficulty penetrating concrete on large construction sites, but there is a more viable alternative. In an interview, Insight Enterprises’ Rob Parsons explores the promise and challenges of Citizens Broadband...
Team Turns to Waste Materials for Greener Concrete

Team Turns to Waste Materials for Greener Concrete

Brief  Researchers from South Africa, Turkey and Cameroon are collaborating to create concrete using industrial waste and alkali solutions instead of conventional cement. The ultimate goal is a green concrete powder that can be used in construction.   Insight ...
Q&A: Construction Robots are Your Friend, not Competition

Q&A: Construction Robots are Your Friend, not Competition

Brief  Construction robots are not sophisticated enough to displace human workers anytime soon because of humans’ invaluable ability to improvise during complex and uncertain situations, says Reza Akhavian, a San Diego State University researcher studying how...
Analyzing Issues with Concrete Placement

Analyzing Issues with Concrete Placement

Brief  Brett Smith examines how expert analysis solved three case studies which involved issues in placing concrete. “When there is a serious and unexpected problem with concrete, forensic experts with backgrounds in engineering and construction materials can...
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