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  • Do Fluid Viscous Dampers Between Adjacent Buildings Work Safely?
    Article - 28 Sep 2022
    Fluid viscous dampers were first developed in the 1960s by NASA engineers, but have since found numerous civil engineering applications around the world. Viscous dampers can help protect structures...
  • Why and How to Construct a Green Roof
    Article - 27 Sep 2022
    Sustainable construction approaches are gaining increasing interest in the building sector, with many innovative active and passive methods based on novel materials and technologies explored in recent...
  • A to Z of Glass Types for Construction
    Article - 29 Apr 2022
    Glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid that is often transparent; it has wide applications in construction. This article examines some of the different types of glass used for construction.
  • The Use of Stilts in Architecture
    Article - 28 Mar 2022
    Stilts have been used since ancient times to elevate buildings above ground level. This article will discuss their history, modern usage, and perspectives on the subject.
  • How Advanced Polymer Materials are Shaping Construction
    Article - 15 Mar 2022
    Advanced materials like polymers revolutionize construction, providing durable, cost-effective solutions for insulation, coatings, and structural applications.
  • Plant-Based Rigid Foam: Use in the Construction Industry
    Article - 13 Jan 2022
    Today, a new breed of plant-based rigid foam products has entered the market, allowing developers to make use of the desirable characteristics of rigid foam without the environmental downsides.
  • How Have Earth Sheltered Home Designs Pushed Boundaries?
    Article - 29 Dec 2021
    Earth-sheltered homes are an architectural concept that works with nature to push the boundaries of housing design. This article will look at this concept, providing an overview of the design’s...
  • Sustainable Building Trends for the Future
    Article - 3 Dec 2021
    The concept of sustainable construction can be simply defined as the ability to construct an affordable, healthy and comfortable building structure. The materials, processes, and maintenance during...
  • Are GeoTextiles in Embankment Dams Effective and Safe?
    Article - 10 Nov 2021
    Geotextiles are permeable synthetic textiles. They are generally produced from polypropylene polymers or polyester, and are primarily used in dams to increase soil stability while improving erosion...
  • New Self-Healing and Durable Concrete Materials Could Reduce Maintenance Repairs
    Article - 20 Oct 2021
    An international team of materials scientists from universities in Italy and Spain recently developed new concrete materials with ultra-resistant properties and self-repairing or self-healing...

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