ASCE/SEI 24-2025: Flood Resistant Design and Construction
Besides the dangers that floods pose to humans, they also can leave behind a broad array of destruction in their wake, such as dismantling roads,…
Besides the dangers that floods pose to humans, they also can leave behind a broad array of destruction in their wake, such as dismantling roads,…
Due to the presence of machinery, engines, and heavy equipment, industrial environments can produce high levels of noise. The noise can be loud enough to…
Concrete test specimens (concrete cylinders, beams, or cubes) are used in various construction projects; they help to determine the quality and strength of concrete used on…
The homes of the first American settlers of the mid-1600s were almost completely built from logs. These early dwellings had an open-plan interior, and a…
Electrical construction symbols provide a standardized, universal language for representing various electrical components and circuits in a drawing. They enable engineers, electricians, and other construction…
Truss systems are imperative for enhancing audio, video, lighting, motion capturing, staging, and other creative components. ANSI E1.2-2021: Entertainment Technology – Design, Manufacture and Use…
Mold is everywhere, both inside and outside. These microscopic organisms play an important role in the breakdown of plant and animal matter. Although molds are…
Extreme weather happens everywhere, and construction operations must continue despite a lingering threat. High winds, hot temperatures, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and icy conditions can decrease…
From simple up-and-overs to complex roofs with multiple facets at different angles, residential roofs come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. While there…