Structural Engineering

Rethinking production and the life cycleDespite continuing efforts to reduce inefficiencies in the construction industry,…

Volatile economic and political environments offer the threat of uncertainty, increased competition and the opportunity…

The National Planning Policy Framework was published on 27 March 2012 with the aim to…

Water-resistant concretes are impermeable to water and other fluids either above or below ground. They…

Sprayed concrete is the method by which concrete is sprayed into place, rather than the…

Roller-compacted concrete is a durable paving material that is capable of withstanding heavy loads. It…

No-fines concrete is obtained by eliminating the fine material sand, from the normal concrete mix.…

The definition of high strength concretes is continually developing. In the 1950s a cube strength…

The workability of fresh concrete should be suitable for each specific application to ensure that…

Lightweight concretes can either be lightweight aggregate concrete, foamed concrete or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC).…