STRUCTURAL DESIGN BY MODEL & LOAD TESTS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Structural design of concrete and steel structures can be designed on the basis of results of load tests on model or prototypes. Original Post at.
Low Carbon Concrete for the First Time Required by Law
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
The negative environmental impact of concrete, the most common man made substance on Earth, has not been meaningfully responded to in 2020. Cement use in concrete is the largest single material source of greenhouse gas emissions in building. Current green building programs actually encourage the use of concrete.
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STEPS IN ANALYSING A BRIDGE
The Constructor
JANUARY 21, 2012
The word idealized is used because the bridge engineer needs to be aware that he is only analyzing an idealized model of the bridge and not the bridge itself. The word idealized is used because the bridge engineer needs to be aware that he is only analyzing an idealized model of the bridge and not the bridge itself.
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BIM for Reinforced Concrete – From Design to Detailing in One Model
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 1, 2018
This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Take, for example, a precast concrete wall. Revit-model-driven structural-analysis. Let’s assume a conceptual model is received from the architect.
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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques
HardHatChat
MARCH 27, 2018
Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Look at the installation of pre-cast concrete walls. can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget.
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Laying a Solid Foundation with BIM
Construction Business Owner
JANUARY 9, 2018
In the concrete business, once slabs are poured, changes can be costly. For this reason, concrete contractors stand to benefit considerably from implementing a building information modeling (BIM) solution in their companies.
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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures. 5 Stronger and safer buildings Concrete is the world’s most widely used construction material due to its significant performance, sustainability, and cost advantages.
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ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALLS
The Constructor
MARCH 23, 2012
With the proliferation of computer programs available a three-dimensional analysis presents no great difficulty provided the modeling techniques fully reflect the behavior of the structure. The only penalty is time. Sometimes, especially where a dynamic analysis is required, it is the only method that can be used.
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GRAITEC Unveils New Range of Revit Reinforced Concrete Extensions
BIM & Beam
DECEMBER 9, 2014
This year GRAITEC introduced their new range of powerful Revit extensions, called Advance BIM Designers - this solution focuses on better connecting reinforced concrete design and detailing workflows in Revit. Autodesk University is the ideal event to experience inspirational seminars on everything related to design and engineering.
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Amazon HQ2 Puts Concrete on an Embodied Carbon Diet
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 22, 2021
million-sq-ft Metropolitan Park office development near the nation’s capital could become a model for other large-scale sustainable projects. Amazon’s 2.1-million-sq-ft
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Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Construction Cost Visibility & Management
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 7, 2025
Example: If national data shows a concrete cost of $150 per cubic yard , and a location factor of 1.2 Inability to Track Cost Escalations and Market Volatility National cost models do not reflect rapid material and labor cost changes. Without line-item cost breakdowns , decision-makers cannot: Verify how costs were derived.
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Putting 3D First, a Model Bridge Rises in Norway
ENR Construction
MAY 14, 2021
When the Norwegian Public Roads Administration asked the design-build team of Sweco, PNC, Armando Rito Engenharia and Isachsen to deliver a 643-meter-long concrete box-girder bridge completely in 3D, designers with Armando Rito were initially a bit skeptical.
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Free Interior Design Softwares
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
One will be able to load 3d models (household) to Geerkoto and arrange them in custom ‘room’ Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. Geerkoto Computer Aided Interior Designing. Related posts: Free Civil Engineering Softwares Interior Design Where can I get a get a free software to design flat slab?
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AR allowed concrete company to catch flaws in design
Construction Dive
AUGUST 15, 2018
Elements to prevent bird nesting had been omitted on a bridge model, but an augmented reality tool revealed the error before construction began.
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Construction: Ultra-high-performance concrete
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2021
While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is creating a stir. precast concrete industry is well-suited to capitalize on the unique performance characteristics of UHPC and has made substantial strides. Monica Schultes. Defining UHPC.
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Construction Equipments
The Constructor
JANUARY 22, 2012
Their deep bucket can usually store about 3-6 cubic meters (exact number varies with the model) of earth. Since the expiration of Bobcat’s patent on its quick-connect system, newer tractor models are standardizing on that popular format for front end attachments. play an important role in construction technology.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Tablet Computing and Enterprise Software » World of Concrete 2012: Products Get Smarter, Interfaces Mimic Streamlined Design of Smart Phones and Tablets. The mood was positive, and the aisles were crowded at this year’s World of Concrete. Tags: construction equipment , Construction Industry News , World of Concrete.
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What is an SDS Drill?
Construction Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Before the advent of the SDS drill, it was very cumbersome and remarkably difficult for workers to bore holes into concrete or other similar surfaces. With these properties, SDS drills can effortlessly drill into wooden, metallic, concrete, and other hard surfaces. SDS drills were first manufactured in the mid-1970s.
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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Masons Build structures using bricks, concrete blocks, or other masonry materials. Highlight the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), drones for surveying, and other innovative tools. Heavy Equipment Operators Operate large machinery, such as bulldozers, cranes, and excavators, to move materials and perform site preparation.
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Putzmeister 51Z-5 Meter Concrete Pump
Construction Equipment
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
The 51Z-5 Meter concrete pump is a new model, filling a gap in the company’s line. The outrigger system incorporates the company’s One-Sided Support System (OSS) that reduces outrigger width by about 10 feet. The Ergonic Pump System (EPS) and Ergonic Output Control (EOC) work together to…
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Classes for Field Teams at AU 2023
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
In this session, we’ll explore use of issues in design coordination, model coordination, construction safety, quality, and commissioning. CS600071 | CIP STR Concrete Modeling with Revit and Field Layout with Leica iCON This session will be a presentation of structural cast-in-place concrete modeling with Revit software.
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Best Concrete Mix for Driveway Repair
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
Best Concrete Mix for Driveway Repair. Concrete is the universally applied building object in the universe, and it’s simple to create, low-price, really powerful, and adjusts to every size from its drowning. Why Use Concrete for Driveways? Using a fair concrete closer to your driveway floor oppose water consumption.
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Approaching Concrete Longevity in Corrosive Water Environments
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Half a century of exposure to a naturally corrosive environment took its toll on the concrete elements, causing leaks and concrete delamination requiring repeated repairs. Many possible design strategies exist to maximize the service life of a concrete structure, delay corrosion, and minimize repair time.
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Free Form Rebar Aligned Distribution in Revit 2019.1
BIM & Beam
AUGUST 15, 2018
Building on Autodesk’s strategy to make Revit a robust model authoring tool for designing and detailing, the Revit 2019.1 release includes an important update for concrete detailers and engineers that will help to increase modeling versatility, accuracy, and productivity. Free Form Rebar Distribution in Revit 2018.1.
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Building Materials Prices Are Rising as Demand for Construction Increases
Pro Builder
JUNE 5, 2023
For example, although our models show concrete material decreasing 1% to 2% per year through 2025, we anticipate materials like wood, plastics, composites, plaster, gypsum and thermal protection to hit average increases up to 6.5% of construction materials have experienced an average cost increase of 19%.
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What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days?
CivilJungle
APRIL 22, 2022
What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days? So, What To Do If Concrete Cube Falls after 24 days? There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. Cube Test of Concrete.
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Rebar in Revit: Power up your productivity with BIM Designers
BIM & Beam
JUNE 8, 2018
GRAITEC Advance BIM Designers – Concrete Series is an innovative series of applications for rebar detailing and modeling using engineering BIM data. It helps users to create, design, document, track and control structural members of a BIM project while also working in multiple BIM environments.
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Filling the voids: Differentiating between concrete coating and polishing
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2021
Photo courtesy Bay Area Concretes. Concrete slab surfaces have voids. For existing concrete, one can either deal with these voids through coating (sometimes referred to as sealing) or by refining and changing the surface via polishing. Concrete coating types are many. They can be big or small. Densifiers.
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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification
GCP Applied Technologies
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) Sustainable Concrete Plant Certification (the "Certification") provides ready mix plant personnel specific guidance to assess their production practices and implement sustainability strategies that will ultimately lower their overall carbon footprint. michael.delros…. Production.
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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities
BD+C
OCTOBER 28, 2024
A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/28/2024 - 11:01 Multifamily Housing Often referred to as “five-over-ones,” the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete “podium” of ground-floor retail. in recent years. At the end of 2020, the U.S.
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Acoustics in Church Architecture: A Virtuous Relationship
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Complexity of the church acoustical model . Frequently designed for multiple uses, churches may incorporate stone, marble, glass , concrete, brick, and wood into their building plans, all of which have unique acoustic characteristics. Fundamentally, a church is a place of sound. Churches are constructed from a diverse mix of materials.
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3D Printing in Construction: Growth, Benefits, and Challenges
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 4, 2022
Some other popular additive technologies include selective laser sintering (SLS), fused deposition modeling (FDM) and direct metal deposition (DMD). Prior to the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) , 3D printing was even used by architectural firms to build scale models. 3D Printing Concrete.
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Doosans give Hy Impact a platform for breakers
Digger Blog
MARCH 7, 2013
It uses these to recycle steel slag and scrap in the steel industry and crushing reinforced concrete in the demolition industry. The success of the Doosan DX520LC model as part of our fleet is demonstrated by our purchase of a fourth machine, making us the largest operator of this model in the UK.”
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Such Great Heights: The 5 Tallest Buildings of the Year
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 16, 2017
The structural system is built of composite concrete core and steel plates. Parametric modeling was used to meet the seismic city building requirements. The 125-story tower will consist of office space, luxury apartments, and a five-star hotel. Lakhta Center. Petersburg, Russia. Height: 1,516 feet.
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Construction Business Owner Blogs
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 29, 2012
The Business of Construction Risk Management » The Fundamentals of Building Information Modeling (BIM). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is no different. Modeling & Design. To produce a digital model, the objects are assembled like a three-dimensional puzzle. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->.
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Emerging issues in safety: Risk assessment, sustainability
FDR Safety
JULY 9, 2013
Numerous boards of directors are using this model to promote the long-term sustainable success of organizations. If and when an “emerging issue” becomes front and center at your organization, make sure you have concrete recommendations on how to merge safety into the larger strategy. Accident Prevention Safety and sustainability'
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Eaton Demonstrates Clutch-Engagement Advances for UltraShift Plus Models
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
They allow precise movement of a truck to precisely place loads of aggregates or concrete, for example, and make a driver’s work easier. The features include “Blended Pedal” and “Urge to Move” clutch engagement, representatives said.
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Gearing Up for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 11, 2020
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 is North America’s largest construction trade show for the asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities and related industries—set for March 10-14 in Las Vegas, USA. Concrete —The latest practices and advances in concrete materials, masonry, production, and plant management.
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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes
Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). Concrete lasts.”
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95 AEC Next is a Must for Construction Professionals
Construction Marketing
MAY 3, 2018
They continue to use dead materials like concrete, wood, and steel. This presentation will explore how the XPRIZE Foundation is developing a way to grow buildings using synthetic biology, genomics, parametric modeling and 3D printing. Learn more about it here. Register for AEC Next.
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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 10, 2021
Development of a conceptual model of construction partnering. Lean Construction: arenas of enactment, models of diffusion and the meaning of ‘leanness’. Sutter Health: Developing a contracting model to support lean project delivery Lean Construction Journal 2(1), 105-112. Design-Build Contracting Claims: Cumulative Supplement.
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Building Material Costs Increase Upwards of 200% in One Year
Pro Builder
JUNE 4, 2021
On average, the price of foundation and concrete slabs have advanced 104% this year, trusses cost 146% more, and lumber is up 262%. He’s had to raise prices on some of the houses the company makes—which include the Baybrook, a single-floor, 3,031-square-foot model—to offset the higher costs, leading to many “tough conversations” with clients.
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Luke Furse Earthmoving choose Hyundai dash 9’s
Digger Blog
JANUARY 27, 2013
This is a big bonus, especially when working on demolition and during concrete crushing as the additional clearance helps to prevent damage to the upper structure from debris build up. The company also have peace of mind that the new machines have come with a 3 year warranty.
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