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Josh Oduin is known for his great tilework, and on his personal cabin project in Leavenworth, Wash., he’s getting an opportunity do some of that work for himself. Like in […] The post Shower Waterproofing appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode: The Fine Homebuilding podcast is recording a second weekly podcast focusing on the issues […] The post Podcast 300: PRO TALK With Rob Yagid appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Trusses can be made for spans in excess of 50 ft. and, thanks to computers, packages for all common roof shapes can be designed and built quickly and precisely. Gable-end […] The post Truss Options appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Roof trusses, like floor trusses, are a framework of small members (usually 2x4s) that are connected so that they act like a single large member. They are always engineered by […] The post Types of Roof Trusses appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

About two-thirds of the residential roofs in America are built with manufactured trusses. In many ways, trusses simplify roof construction. You don’t have to calculate lengths or lay out angles, […] The post Introduction to Roof Trusses appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Results of a new five-year study of recycled concrete show that it performs as well, and in several cases even better, than conventional concrete. Researchers conducted side-by-side comparisons of recycled and conventional concrete within two common applications -- a building foundation and a municipal sidewalk. They found that the recycled concrete had comparable strength and durability after five years of being in service.

The Austin Dam, also known as Bayless dam, was designed as a gravity dam but failed catastrophically on 30th September 1911, within two years of its...

Embodied carbon in construction is defined as the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transporting construction materials and the...

Construction workers in Alberta, Canada who work with hazardous insulation materials are much more likely to be affected by repeated chest infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research.

A construction contractor is an individual who provides independent and professional services to third-party employers in the construction industry....

it is observed that formation of efflorescence is high in coastal areas. process of efflorescence formation in cementitious materials is understood....

What is the percentage of carbon in wrought Iron? The post What is the percentage of carbon in wrought Iron? appeared first on The Constructor.

Which country provides highest salary to the civil engineer? The post Which country provides highest salary to the civil engineer? appeared first on...

What are the important points of FIDIC Contract we should keep in mind during tendering? The post What are the important points of FIDIC Contract we...

What is the difference between Airport, Aerodrome and Airfield? The post What is the difference between Airport, Aerodrome and Airfield? appeared...

There are many types of lintels..So which lintels should be used in different situations..Which factors to consider while designing a lintel for...

What are the additives or aggregates needed for 3D printed Concrete? The post What are the additives or aggregates needed for 3D printed Concrete?...

What is the height of brickwork after which an extra cost for brickwork is provided  as per schedule of rates? The post what is the height of...

Passive house is a concept used in construction to build energy-efficient, comfortable, and ecological buildings that are also affordable. It is a...

Acoustic emission (AE) is defined as the physical phenomenon in which a material generates elastic waves when subjected to stress or deformation....

Progressive collapse or disproportionate collapse of a building occurs when the failure of a single structural element leads to the failure of other...

The required load-carrying capacity of columns damaged due to earthquake can be regained by retrofitting the inclined columns. During earthquakes,...

Lap length or overlapping length is the length at which two bars of a column are spliced or overlapped in order to maintain the continuity of the...

The Lakhta Center tower is a 462.7 m-tall, 87-story building in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is presently the tallest skyscraper in Russia and Europe,...

We, the constructors, build the world. We all have been in a position where our construction sites become everything to us. The attachment between a...

Scientists have come up with a simple method to evaluate the strength and performance of polymer materials. They hope that their work will enable scientists and engineers to better evaluate the polymers they work with, and eventually synthesize better ones.

Climbing formwork is a special type of formwork that rises along with the progress of vertical concrete construction. It can move on its own by using...

Machine learning and artificial intelligence have long been in the construction industry to make some real impactful ripples. After almost two years...

Researchers model urban airflows to help improve the design of drones, skyscrapers, and natural ventilation systems.

Concrete slabs are structural elements used to create flat horizontal surfaces, like floors, ceilings, and roof decks. They support and transfer the...

It’s a well-established fact that metal buildings are strong and durable and serve as an excellent option for cold and snowy climates. However, to...

Outriggers are interior lateral structural systems provided to improve the overturning stiffness and strength of high-rise buildings. It is a lateral...

A swarm of robots turning themselves into bridges, buildings, vehicles, and what not! Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie? Not anymore....

A list of the top trending construction terminologies of the week. The post The Constructor’s Weekly Top 5 appeared first on The Constructor.

Roof trusses, like floor trusses, are a framework of small members (usually 2x4s) that are connected so that they act like a single large member. They are always engineered by […] The post Types of Roof Trusses appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

About two-thirds of the residential roofs in America are built with manufactured trusses. In many ways, trusses simplify roof construction. You don’t have to calculate lengths or lay out angles, […] The post Introduction to Roof Trusses appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

There are many factors to consider when choosing between rafters and trusses for the roof frame: the effect that the designer wants to achieve; the size and skill of the […] The post Rafters vs. Trusses appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

The dead loads on most roofs are pretty small; because the roof is the highest part of the frame, it merely has to carry its own weight and the weight […] The post The Loads Carried by a Roof appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

There are several ways we could have attached the top of each flight to the platform or the floor framing. For example, stringers can be notched to hang on a […] The post Installing Interior Stair Framing appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Bored pile foundation or drilled shaft foundation is a commonly used foundation for supporting heavy vertical loads. It transfers the load to the...

The minimum reinforcement ratio is the lowest possible quantity of steel that should be embedded in structural concrete elements to prevent premature...

Boston Dynamics’ famous robot dog, Spot, is widely known for its versatility. After demonstrating its ability to pull trucks, work on oil rigs,...

Researchers have analyzed the causes of many cost overruns on new nuclear power plants in the US, which have soared in the past 50 years. The findings may help designers of new plants build in resilience to prevent such added costs.

Curved origami structures provide tunable flexibility to robots.

The construction/engineering sector is identified as the most corrupt sector in the world. Malpractices like extortion, bribery, and fraud in...

It’s a well-established fact that metal buildings are strong and durable and serve as an excellent option for cold and snowy climates. However, to...

A new kind of radar could make it possible for self-driving cars to navigate safely in bad weather. Electrical engineers developed a clever way to improve the imaging capability of existing radar sensors so that they accurately predict the shape and size of objects in the scene. The system worked well when tested at night and in foggy conditions.

Outriggers are interior lateral structural systems provided to improve the overturning stiffness and strength of high-rise buildings. It is a lateral...

Canada-based infrastructure technology company, Niricson, has developed a unique drone-based data collection and damage-assessment system to inspect...

Urban planners may soon have a new way to measure traffic congestion. By capturing the different routes by which vehicles can travel between locations, researchers have developed a new computer algorithm that helps quantify regions of congestion in urban areas and suggests ways around them.

Materiality in architecture is a concept which deals with the selection and application of different materials or substances in the construction of a...

The endless traffic jams and the increasing number of vehicles in cities have compelled humankind to look for alternatives other than roads. Apart...

Researchers have succeeded in creating a new class of hybrid glass materials that combine organic and inorganic components. To do this, the scientists use special material combinations in which chemical bonds between organometallic and inorganic glasses can be generated. They included materials composed of organometallic networks. This is primarily because their framework structures can be created in a targeted manner.

Directional boring or horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a trenchless technology employed to install underground pipes without affecting the...

T-beams are formed when reinforced concrete floor slabs, roofs, and decks are cast monolithically with their supporting beams. Generally, formworks...

Estimation of preliminary sizes of concrete elements is crucial for the design of structural concrete elements. Initially, the designer has to...

Consolidation of fresh concrete in congested concrete members should be performed using proper concrete pouring and compaction procedures. Otherwise,...

A list of the top trending construction terminologies of the week. The post The Constructor’s Weekly Top 5 appeared first on The Constructor.

The Barbegal watermills in southern France are a unique complex dating back to the 2nd century AD. The construction with 16 waterwheels is, as far as is known, the first attempt in Europe to build a machine complex on an industrial scale. A team of scientists has now gained new knowledge about the construction and principle of the water supply to the mills in Barbegal.

Textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) or fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) is a composite concrete material that employs textile reinforcement...

An implantable smart wrap that fits safely and securely around the bladder may one day help people who have under-active bladders, a condition that hinders patients from urinating regularly and comfortably, according to an international team of researchers.

When framing is done and you’re ready to install ZIP System sheathing on a house, you should first snap a level line on each wall to ensure your first course […] The post Installing ZIP System Sheathing: Fastening appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Watch Ben Bogie, residential builder and production manager from Portland, Maine, as he walks us through all the steps necessary to install ZIP System wall sheathing on a home. Zip System […] The post Installing ZIP System Sheathing appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

Follow the Fine Homebuilding Podcast on your favorite app. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode: The Fine Homebuilding podcast is recording a second weekly podcast focusing on the issues […] The post Podcast 298: PRO TALK With Ken Keifer appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

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Here are the digital extras from Fine Homebuilding’s January 2021, Issue #296: On page 8 of issue #296, we featured a number of online extras and urged readers to check […] The post Fine Homebuilding Issue #296 Online Highlights appeared first on Fine Homebuilding .

The endless traffic jams and the increasing number of vehicles in cities have compelled humankind to look for alternatives other than roads. Apart...

A two-way slab is supported on all its four sides by beams. The supports carry the loads along both directions of the slab, therefore it is called a...

If the smart textiles of the future are going to survive all that we throw at them, their components are going to need to be resilient. Now, researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive, seriously resilient strain sensor that can be embedded in textiles and soft robotic systems. It could be used in everything from virtual reality simulations and sportswear to clinical diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's Disease.

Designers should consider possible congestions in reinforced concrete members while designing concrete structures. They should follow specifications...

Research team identifies a deep learning method for phase prediction of high-entropy alloys.

Forget glue, screws, heat or other traditional bonding methods. Engineers have now developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by smashing together powder particles at supersonic speed.

The design of a reinforced concrete beam is achieved through a trial and error method. However, design codes, certain thumb rules, and past...

Cloud computing in construction is the use of virtual servers to access documents, drawings, and data relevant to a project through an internet...

The selection of curing methods for structural concrete elements is governed by the size and shape of concrete members, type of concrete used, such...

On November 8, 2020, Virgin Hyperloop conducted the first passenger test in a hyperloop pod in Las Vegas, US. The test serves as a major milestone...

Due to a growing population and industrialization, migration from rural areas to urban areas has increased drastically. This has resulted in rapid...

A new approach combines statistical inference, optimization theory, and computational materials physics to design new materials without large amounts of existing data.

Proper understanding of the causes behind water leakage in concrete is necessary for designers and site engineers to incorporate the preventive...

A new path design for bicycles at a railway crossings cuts bike crashes. A jughandle design realigns the bicycle approach to about 60 degrees, virtually eliminating the risk of a rider's tire being caught in the gap between the rail and the pavement, a cause of serious crashes. This significant finding varies from previous design recommendations of a 90-degree approach.

Graphene is a wonder material that holds the capacity to convert the oldest building materials into a greener and sustainable option. The...