Bricks
Brick is obtained by moulding good clay into a block, which is dried and then burnt. This is the oldest […]
Bolted and Riveted Aluminum Connections
Aluminum connections also may be bolted or riveted. Bolted connections are bearing type. Slip-critical connections, which depend on the frictional resistance
Bituminous Roofing
Hot asphalt or coal tar are used for conventional built-up roofing. The bitumens are heated to a high enough temperature to
Bolting of Cold-Formed Steel Members
Bolting is convenient in cold-formed construction. Bolts, nuts, and washers should generally conform to the requirements of the ASTM specifications listed
Bonding to Hardened Concrete
The surface of hardened concrete should be rough and clean where it is to be bonded with fresh concrete. Vertical surfaces
Bond, Development, and Grouting of Tendons
Three- or seven-wire pretensioning strand should be bonded beyond the critical section for a development length, in, of at least
Bolt
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction, American Forest & Paper Association, contains design provisions and design values for bolts with
Bolts
A bolt is a cylindrical fastener that consists of a head shaped to facilitate turning with a wrench and a threaded
BML Viscometer
The BML viscometer (Gjorv 1998; Ferraris and Brower 2001; Bartos, Sonebi, and Tamimi 2002) is a coaxial cylinders rheometer that