The Canadian Coalition for Construction Steel says potential “safeguard measures” affecting imports from other trading partners could severely disrupt the construction industry in Canada.
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Innovations in protecting construction joints
(05/17/2018)
Proper waterproofing of construction joints plays a vital role in fortifying below-grade concrete structures. Construction joints are stopping places—caused by non-continuous concrete pour—and a plane of weakness.
Concrete is used in construction projects all over the world, from roads and bridges to structural buildings. While itself a strong building material, concrete is often reinforced to increase that strength.
What is it about ground-supported concrete floors that make owners and tenants complain? The answer depends on where the floors are located. In residential basements and garages, cracks generate the most complaints.
Reinforced Concrete Corrosion: A silent killer
(02/03/2015)
Concrete has many advantages, including formability and durability. The material has high compressive strength, which is defined as the maximum compressive load a body can bear prior to failure. However, concrete is actually quite...
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