Alternative ingredients and 3D printing could help concrete absorb more of its carbon emissions over time by making it more porous.

Buildings are constantly exposed to temperature changes. Daily heating and cooling, seasonal variation, and long-term climate patterns all cause materials to expand and contract. While these ...

Not only is Number 33-39 St James Street in King's Lynn, Norfolk, Grade II-listed, it is an "extraordinary early example" of ...

Abstract: This article presents a simplification methodology for the design of reinforced concrete buildings up to 10 stories in Peru, addressing the lack of specific guidelines in the E.060 code. The ...

This research emphasizes the critical role of fire resistance in building structures, with a particular focus on concrete columns, which are vital for maintaining structural integrity during fires.

LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries are full of life and activity as art is installed. Todd Gray’s 27-foot-long photo sculpture “Octavia‘s Gaze” is up first. Surprise! It’s easy to drill holes in ...

Reinforced concrete structures are physically heavy — and designing them can be just as weighty, burdened by a complex, code-heavy, time-consuming process that’s ...

Abstract: The seismic performance of structural elements is a thoughtful consideration for ensuring building safety during earthquakes. Reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls in building construction ...

Over the past two decades, Haiti has endured the devastation of two catastrophic earthquakes -- first in 2010 and again in 2021. Each disaster left behind widespread destruction: buildings reduced to ...

CAMBRIDGE — For many years, the hulking Riverview condo building has been a sought-after place to live in Cambridge, its 66 units of high-end housing offering residents an enviable perch overlooking ...