Safety
Responsibility for job safety rests initially with the superintendent. Various safety manuals are available giving recommended practice for all conceivable types […]
Rusting of steel
Metallic corrosion processes in general, and the rusting of steel in particular, are by nature electrochemical. They therefore require an
Roofing Warranties
Long-term roofing warranties are quite common, but often their importance is overemphasized in selection of a roof. Many building owners and
Rotational Rheometers
Many attempts have been made to adapt traditional rotational rheometers to measure concrete. Rotational rheometers for concrete apply shear stress
Roof Maintenance
After a good roof has been delivered to the building owner, it is important for the owner to commit to a
Roof Insulation
Many of the insulation products described in the following are available in tapered configurations. Cellular glass is a rigid insulation composed
Roof Loads
In northern areas, roof loads are determined by the expected maximum snow loads. However, in southern areas, where snow accumulation is
Roof Trusses
A truss is a coplanar system of structural members joined together at their ends to form a stable framework. If small
Roofing and Flooring Tiles
These are also clay products like brick but are thin. Depending upon their use, building tiles may be further classified as