When it comes to constructing flat roofs, using steel in the right way is essential to ensure strength, durability, and ...

If you’re pouring a 5 inch thick slab for a driveway, sidewalk or patio, just be sure there are at least 1.5 inches of concrete that will flow under the steel.

Building a custom concrete kitchen table with a steel frame and ceramic tile surface is a fantastic way to add a modern, ...

The slab of concrete and steel that police said is likely used in construction sites or roadwork fell in the middle of Route 123 northbound, also known as Ox Road. Police have closed three lanes ...

Q. Tim, I’m flummoxed. I’m about to build a large detached garage. The plans call for a 10-inch-thick by 20-inch-wide poured concrete footing with two ½-inch steel bars that run continuously ...

References: ACI 302.1R-04 Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction, American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Mich., www.concrete.org.

Broad Group which has built factory mass produced skyscrapers has a new construction innovation – Core Tubular Steel Slabs (CTS). * CTS are 8 to 20 times lighter than reinforced concrete * CTS are 100 ...

Following the earthquakes, the number of buildings with steel structures increased substantially. The authors attribute the shift to a number of factors, including the belief that steel is easier to ...