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 […]
Building Design and Construction
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 […]
Portland Cement Types and Specifications
Portland cement is an incredibly common material. It’s also the basic ingredient of concrete, which is formed when portland cement creates a paste with water […]
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 A137.1:2019 – American National Standards Specifications for Ceramic Tile is a crucial compliance document for the ceramic tile industry. An American National Standard developed […]
ANSI A137.1:2017 Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile
***Update: This standard has been revised. ANSI A137.1:2019 – American National Standard Specifications For Ceramic Tile is available on the ANSI Webstore. History of Ceramic […]
2018 International Building Code (ICC IBC-2018)
The International Building Code (IBC) either is in use or adopted in all 50 states of the United States of America, as well as the District of […]
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 […]