ASTM D2487 Unified Soil Classification System
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…
Radon and Soil Gas Control Systems for New Building Construction
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
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…
The Eminence of Porcelain Tile
Porcelain as a material has various applications, but for ceramic tile, it maintains an exalted status. The terms “ceramic” and “porcelain” often are used interchangeably,…
ASTM Ceramic Tile Testing Standards Referenced in ANSI A137.1
ANSI A137.1:2022 – American National Standards Specifications for Ceramic Tile is a crucial compliance document for the ceramic tile industry. An American National Standard developed…
NACE SP0187-2017: Design Considerations for Corrosion Control of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete
Reinforced concrete simultaneously combines the compressive strength of concrete and the tensile strength of reinforcing steel to craft an especially durable building material. It is for…
The First Hardhat
Our brain is the epicenter of our being, and yet industrial head protection is a concern unique to modern history. Prior to this time, safeguards…
Safety Nets at Construction Sites (ANSI/ASSE A10)
A safety net is something so practical and dependable that it is synonymous with the idea of metaphorical support in the event of a mistake….
Safety & Health for Demolition Operations, ANSI/ASSP A10.6
Demolition is antithetical to construction, yet the two certainly function together well. To construct on existing structures, it is often necessary to destruct, intentionally removing…