ASME B30.9-2018: Slings
The sling, like many other technologies, has roots in warfare. Constructed in various forms since the dawn of civilization, slings were archaic missile launchers, firing […]
Building Design and Construction
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 […]
Construction Safety Tips
It costs a lot to build something — from building materials to labor. Yet, as expensive as construction can be, the costs can be even […]
The Hidden Carcinogen Within Construction
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 […]
ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 100-2018: Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
The American National Standard for energy efficiency in existing buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 100, has been revised. New buildings continuously emerge. New indoor environments are introduced […]
ICC 300-2017: Standard for Bleachers, Folding and Telescopic Seating, and Grandstands
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 […]
Errata to ICC A117.1-2017
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 […]
Classifying Soils for Highway Construction with ASTM D3282
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 […]
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 […]
Portland Cement-Based Plaster and Stucco Specifications
Today, stucco is valued for masonry, as the plaster allows for complex aesthetic details in buildings and structures. A contemporary marvel, stucco actually dates back […]