ASTM Standard for Impact of Falling Steel Ball on Ceramic Tile (ASTM C1870-18)
The aesthetic advantages of ceramic tile are immense, so we can all consider ourselves fortunate that the material is common in buildings and homes. This…
The aesthetic advantages of ceramic tile are immense, so we can all consider ourselves fortunate that the material is common in buildings and homes. This…
It costs a lot to build something — from building materials to labor. Yet, as expensive as construction can be, the costs can be even…
Construction safety often extends further than one might think and encompasses much more than what meets the eye. While it’s important to be cautious of…
ICC 300-2017, the latest revision of the American National Standard for Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands, has been released. Bleachers, as well as…
An errata document, ICC A117.1-2017: Errata – Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, makes several editorial corrections to the printing of ICC A117.1-2017: Accessible and…
There is no doubt that highways, roads, and airfields are crucial for modern transportation, as they literally lay the ground for extensive movement. However, during…
The meaning of soil varies across disciplines. To geologists—probably those most familiar with soil—it is the product of past surface processes. To engineers, soil is…
Soil is often nothing more than the dirt we kick up from our feet, but the intricate ground medium is a dynamic natural body containing…
ANSI/BHMA A156.23-2017: Electromagnetic locks is a standard for access control, as it sets guidelines for electromagnetic locks and details tests to assess their properties. An…