Experimental study on strengthening interior beam column joints in reinforced concrete structures using wing walls

The test results validated the feasibility and effectiveness of strengthening interior beam‒column joints via the wing wall installation method. In the design for practical engineering strengthening, it is essential to first assess whether the joints of the existing structure require strengthening. If strengthening is deemed necessary, the extent of reinforcement must be determined; specifically, the […]

Researchers Are Developing a Material That Doesn’t React to Heat

Researchers at the University of Southern California have been trying to make a material that doesn’t respond to heat, and it seems they’re getting close. If they’re able to create this sci-fi-like unobtanium, it could have big applications in construction and engineering. Most materials expand when they’re heated, which can be a huge engineering challenge. […]

The impact of slag swelling on building structures demonstrated through long-term measurement analysis: a case study lesson

Results of geodetic measurements The results of the geodetic measurements are presented in the deformation graphs of the floor on the ground floor and the first floor, concerning the individual measurement points. Minor floor irregularities recorded in measurement lines 2, 5, 7, and 8 (Fig. 6b, e, g, h). The measurements taken of 2019 showed the […]