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Corrosion generally occurs when most or all of the atoms on the same metal surface are oxidized, damaging the entire surface. Most metals are easily oxidized: they tend to lose …

Ultra-high-performance concrete- UHPC is an advanced cementitious material with high strength and excellent durability. It offers the potential to become a practical solution to improve the sustainability of buildings and …

Steel bridges are widely used around the world in different structural forms with different span length, such as highway bridges, railway bridges, and footbridges. The main advantages of structural steel …

A skylight is described as a light-transmitting structure that forms all or part of the roof space of a building for daylighting purposes. In fact, today’s homeowner can choose among …

Compaction machine technology is going through evolution with the integration of a Tier 3/Stage IIIA engine and oscillatory variant features. Performance and productivity remain key issues for compactor manufacturers with …

Deterioration in concrete structure is a frequently discussed topic. It can be the result of one or a combination of factors, such as drying shrinkage, thermal contraction, restraint (external or …

Chemical anchors are generic terms relating to steel studs, bolts and anchorages which are bonded into a substrate, usually masonry and concrete, using a resin-based adhesive system. Chemical anchors refer …

Seamless floors are new generation floors that come without seams, ridges, or joints. They are poured-in-place epoxy, urethane, or methyl methacrylate formulations and they become a natural part of a …

Concrete undergoes dynamic loading and rigorous environmental conditions. The development of shrinkage cracks in plain cement concrete is a major problem. To overcome this problem sometimes the addition of synthetic …

A cable-stayed bridge has one or more towers (or pylons), from which cables support the bridge deck. Its distinctive features are the cables or stays, which run directly from the …