The use of concrete formwork is a fairly delicate process. When done well, concrete forming results in structurally reliable and attractive concrete structures. When done improperly, a lot can go wrong. Formwork fails are not uncommon, and most of them can be pre...
Click to continueConcrete formwork is incredibly useful in bridge construction, and it helps ensure that bridges are constructed with precision in order to be both visually appealing and structurally efficient. There are a number of different bridge components that can be constru...
Click to continueUsed steel beams, also called surplus steel beams, are beams that have been used before and are sold for reuse. Due to the increasing prices of steel, the sky-high cost of mills, and the time it takes for new beams to be manufactured, purchasing used steel beams ...
Click to continueConcrete formwork should always be properly inspected before use. This is the case whether you’ve utilized the formwork for previous projects or whether you have recently bought it used or new from a seller. It’s a good idea to routinely inspect it if it’s in sto...
Click to continueH-piles are one of several different types of piling. They’re as wide as they are deep and have the same thickness in the flange and web. When compared to standard beams, H-pile beams provides better weight distribution over a wider area. Although they can be des...
Click to continueLarge H-piles are a type of steel pile that are as wide as they are deep, with the same thickness in the flange and web. Because of their design, large steel H-piles provide a better weight distribution over a wider area and can support larger and heavier structu...
Click to continueIf problems arise with a building’s foundation, it can cause costly damage, create safety hazards, and reduce the value of the structure. Wall bracing is used to help secure a structure in order to prevent foundational issues.
Similarly, trench shoring, which...
A retaining wall is a structure that holds (or “retains”) the soil behind it. Though there are many types of materials that can be used to create retaining walls (including concrete blocks, poured concrete, treated timbers, rocks and boulders), the strongest reta...
Click to continueUsed steel beam is beam that was used in a prior project but has since been uninstalled and resold. While many builders automatically choose new steel beam, used steel beam is a viable, cost-effective option in many scenarios.
Steel is one of the most common types of building materials used around the world and can be found in a wide variety of bridges and bridge foundations, including long-span bridges, highway bridges, railroad bridges and footbridges. Approximately one-third of all ...
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