Marvin Young

In this era of technology, the use of lasers has a very vast application in highway engineering. It is used for various purposes like road profiling,...

The natural stone cladding can be installed mainly by two methods, namely the wet installation method and dry installation method. Both the ways have...

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and...

Researchers have developed a nanohybrid vehicle that can be used to optimally deliver drugs into the human body.

A silo is a pit structure used to store bulk materials like cement, carbon black, woodchips, etc. in large industries. Based on the bulk material it...

Pozzolans can be blended with lime (or Portland cement) to produce blended cements that can replace pure Portland cement commonly used in building...

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and...

Intelligent compaction is the compaction of road materials, such as the layers of soils, aggregate bases, or asphalt pavement materials, using...

Concrete sealing compounds or concrete sealers are liquids applied on the hardened concrete surface to prevent the penetration of deicing solutions,...

In the wet stone method, the stone cladding adheres to the perimeter wall of the building by using wet mix like mortar or adhesives. The wet...

The natural stone cladding can be installed mainly by two methods, namely the wet installation method and dry installation method. Both the ways have...

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and...

A team of engineers, material scientists, and physicists demonstrated how a new material -- a lead-free chalcogenide perovskite -- that hadn't previously been considered for use in solar cells could provide a safer and more effective option than others that are commonly considered.

Researchers developed a sensor to help control and cut down on energy consumption through heating and ventilation systems.

Silica fume concrete is composed of cement, silica fume, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water. Fresh and hardened properties of silica fume...

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and...

The preliminary works refer to all the activities that are involved in a construction site before the actual work commences, such as demolition, site...

Electrochemical chloride extraction (ECE) is a method of concrete treatment to prevent future corrosion of steel. The electrochemical chloride...

Self-sensing concrete is a smart concrete technology that can sense the stress, strain, and damage in itself. It is also called as self-monitoring or...

It doesn’t matter how hard the construction industry tries to cling on to the traditional methods for execution, the increasing complexities and...

A newly discovered connection between control theory and network dynamical systems could help estimate the size of a network even when a small portion is accessible. Understanding the spread of coronavirus may be the most alarming recent example of a problem that could benefit from fuller knowledge of network dynamical systems, but scientists and mathematicians have grappled for years with ways to draw accurate inferences about these complex systems from available measurements.

Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode: Andre writes in with his experience making and living with gravel paths. Nathan shares […] The post Podcast 239: Old Windows, Bouncy Floors, and Moldy Lumber appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

“When you have a benchmark you are trying to achieve, you pay far more attention. It brings a mindfulness to the project that might not otherwise be there, despite good […] The post Building for a Benchmark appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

In this series, editorial director Justin Fink travels to East Haddam, Connecticut to visit with finishing expert, Peter Gedrys. These seven episodes will take you through the process of finishing […] The post Video Series: Finishing an Exterior Door appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

As a builder or remodeling contractor, it’s easy to believe that your reputation is based solely on the finished product; however, it’s imperative to remember that the process of executing […] The post Expert Session: Three Documents to Better Your Business appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Double-stud walls are a highly debated assembly. Yet despite some builders’ concerns, they have a proven track record that spans decades with energy-conscious builders, including Dan Kolbert and Ben Bogie […] The post Expert Session: Everything You Need to Know About Double-Stud Walls appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

The curing of Concrete elements by diffusing carbon-di-oxide into it under controlled pressure and temperature is one of the popular methods of...

Engineers have demonstrated for the first time that it's possible to connect a network of sensors through quantum entanglement. The experiment opens a door to unprecedented levels of sensitivity in GPS navigation, medical imaging and astronomy.

Civil engineers are not very prolific when asked to work from home. The expertise and skills of a civil engineer come into play only when he is at a...

What do you get when you cross a novel approach to water harvesting with a light fog? The answer: a lot more water than you expected.

Inspired by how human bone and colorful coral reefs adjust mineral deposits in response to their surrounding environments, researchers have created a self-adapting material that can change its stiffness in response to the applied force. This advancement can someday open the doors for materials that can self-reinforce to prepare for increased force or stop further damage.

The materials used to produce high strength concrete (HSC) should be of high quality to achieve designated concrete compressive strength. ...

Living concrete is a new research done at the University of Colorado Boulder, by Wil Srubar and his colleagues, where it was found that bacteria can...

The aggregates used in the production of concrete are inert granular materials such as gravel, crushed stone, sand, slag, recycled concrete, and...

Scientists designed a next-generation miniature lab device that uses magnetic nano-beads to isolate minute bacterial particles that cause diseases. This new technology improves how clinicians isolate drug-resistant strains of bacterial infections and difficult-to-detect micro-particles such as those making up Ebola and coronaviruses.

There are many methods through which high-strength concrete can be produced. Some of the widely known methods and techniques are- re-vibration, the...

Types of foundations generally used in buildings are isolated footings, combined footing, raft or mat foundations, strip foundation, pile and drilled...

Compressive strength of concrete cube test provides an idea about all the characteristics of concrete. Cube test results judges proper concreting at...

Adequate concrete durability can be obtained in the design phase when a structure is conceived, and structural calculations are made, details are...

Concrete durability problems in structures can be due to several factors such as temperature variation, moisture, physical and chemical factors, and...

Agile concepts and methodologies have originated and evolved from the software and manufacturing industry. They, now, have finally penetrated the...

High-performance concrete can be produced through the use of low w/c ratio, pozzolanic materials, packing aggregates densely, and improve transition...

Concrete durability problems in structures can be due to several factors such as temperature variation, moisture, physical and chemical factors, and...

The application of nanotechnology in various building products and materials showed tremendous progress in the construction industry. As...

Electrical engineers working on shrinking the mechanical and electronic components in a rooftop lidar down to a single silicon chip think the component could be mass produced for as little as a few hundred dollars.

The standard deviation for concrete is the method to determine the reliability between the compressive strength results of a concrete batch. The...

The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources. It primarily uses 60 percent of the world’s natural resources...

Engineers can closely track how plants respond to stresses such as injury, infection, and light damage using sensors made of carbon nanotubes. These sensors can be embedded in plant leaves, where they report on hydrogen peroxide levels.

The concrete is a versatile construction material used all over the world for all types of construction applications. Concrete in its green form can...

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is defined as ‘concrete that has a minimum specified compressive strength of 150 MPa with specified durability...

Brickbat Coba waterproofing is an effective way of providing waterproofing, and insulation for thermal comfort for flat RCC roofs to prevent leakage...

The construction industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources. It primarily uses 60 percent of the world’s natural resources...

Biological structures sometimes have unique features that engineers would like to copy. For example, many types of insect wings shed water, kill microbes, reflect light in unusual ways and are self-cleaning. While researchers have dissected the physical characteristics that likely contribute to such traits, a new study reveals that the chemical compounds that coat cicada wings also contribute to their ability to repel water and microbes.

The calculation of dimensions of a spiral staircase is very critical and performed with utmost care. It takes daring shape and configurations...

Adequate concrete durability can be obtained in the design phase when a structure is conceived, and structural calculations are made, details are...

High-performance concrete can be produced through the use of low w/c ratio, pozzolanic materials, packing aggregates densely, and improve transition...

Researchers have closed-cell plate-nanolattices that are stronger than diamonds in terms of a ratio of strength to density. The performance of this arrangement had been theorized but never experimentally validated until now.

Scientists have created a paper-like material derived from pollen that bends and curls in response to changing levels of environmental humidity. The ability of this paper made from pollen to alter its mechanical characteristics in response to external stimuli may make it useful in a wide range of applications, from artificial muscles to sensors. Combined with digital printing, it may hold promise for the fabrication of a new generation of programmable natural actuators.

Shear forces and bending moments are resultants which are used to conveniently represent the internal forces that develop within a beam when external...

When we hear the term ‘Civil Engineering,’ our eyes and ears usually do not give the anticipation as they do after hearing about new iPhones, cars,...

Paver block or Paving block is one of the most popular flexible surface treatment options for exterior pavement applications. These blocks are...

A spiral staircase is a round stair system in which the individual steps connect to a center column, hence forming a complete circle. The diameter of...

Non-destructive testing is a solution to find the strength of the existing steel structure and its joints such as welds. Di-Penetration Test,...

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is defined as ‘concrete that has a minimum specified compressive strength of 150 MPa with specified durability...

Confined masonry construction is a combination of two masonry, which consists of masonry walls (clay brick or concrete block units) and horizontal...

High-performance builder Dan Kolbert's ideal wall is a double-stud approach filled with dense-pack cellulose insulation. In this article, he uses photographs and a detailed illustration to showcase how his team builds the vapor-open double-stud wall assembly, beginning with the exterior wall framing all the way to the ridge and then turning to the interior walls. He includes a sidebar about modeled risks of cold sheathing in double-stud assembliesÑa much-talked-about but rarely seen phenomenon. The post A Case for Double-Stud Walls appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

When the teams from Kaplan Thompson Architects and Thompson Johnson Woodworks were given the parameters surrounding this new build, they knew they were up for the challenge. What began with a program that included meeting a medical requirement, preserving mseum-quality artwork, and managing storm water on-site resulted in the 2020 Best New Home Award winner: a high-performance house remarkable for its unconventional yet site-appropriate architecture. The post 2020 Best New Home: Science Drives Design appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

A roller or brush can never replicate the glass-smooth finish of a prograde airless spray rig. The only downside is the time it takes to set up before painting and […] The post Speedy Sprayer appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Nothing screams amateur hour like grubby fingerprints on freshly painted surfaces. I work on old houses, and there’s always enough hidden grime to cause smudges at any stage of construction. […] The post Wonder Wipes appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Ceramic tile, porcelain tile or natural stone tiles use some form of grout to fill the joints between the tiles. The grout material used for this...

Slate flooring is a beautiful and unique tile option that gives a unique character to the interior and exterior spaces of the building. Slate tiles...

Slate tiles are beautiful, and unique tiles originated from mountainous regions. Each Slate tile has one of a kind feature that makes every piece...