Comprising a building's roof, foundation, and sides, building fabric is a fundamental factor when it comes to managing indoor temperature and environment.
By Brett Smith
28 Feb 2020
Portland cement is the most common type of cement. It is used globally as a basic ingredient of concrete, mortar, stucco, and non-specialty grout.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
28 Feb 2020
Rheology is the science of deformation and flow of matter. It deals with relationships between stress, strain, rate of strain, and time.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
27 Feb 2020
Infrared and other spectroscopic methods have become an effective, non-destructive, and simple approach to examining the make-up of cement materials.
By Brett Smith
27 Feb 2020
In construction, the analysis of materials for safety and quality control purposes critical.
By Reginald Davey
26 Feb 2020
LIBS is a high-energy, but minimally to non-destructive, analytical technique that takes operation principles from other emission spectroscopy methods.
By Liam Critchley
26 Feb 2020
Automation is already changing how the construction industry approaches its work. Now, new technology such as AI-powered machine vision and systems automation is poised to take advantage of breakthroughs in computer science to further revolutionize construction.
By Megan Ray Nichols
26 Feb 2020
Concrete is one of the world’s most commonly used materials. All manner of buildings and structures use concrete and it is cheap, abundant, and easy to produce.
By Reginald Davey
25 Feb 2020
More than just an area that surrounds a pool, pool decks are a multipurpose area where people can entertain, sunbathe, or just relax on a warm afternoon.
By Gaea Marelle Miranda
23 Mar 2009
When preparing one's home for the holidays, it is fun to focus on decorating the tree and whipping up festive meals.
By Gaea Marelle Miranda
9 Dec 2008