civil

As infrastructure for warehouses, factories, and other industrial facilities grow to monumental scales, building materials must evolve to support immense spaces, heavy machinery, and nonstop operations in harsh environments. This is where industrial precast concrete walls provide unmatched strength, durability, and customization to reliably enclose and protect critical processes. Compared to traditional cast-in-place concrete or…

Precast floor systems enable everything from small residential projects to soaring high rises to be constructed more efficiently. First, they save significant time as they can be installed rapidly without the need for prolonged curing of wet concrete. Precast concrete floor panels are becoming an increasingly popular building material for modern construction projects. As modern…

Retaining walls are an integral landscape element, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. One of the most durable and versatile retaining wall options are precast concrete systems. Made from steel-reinforced concrete cast into specific shapes, precast concrete offers important advantages over other retaining wall choices. Unlike brick, stone, wood, or cinder block retaining walls which…

An important physical property that engineers and contractors continually evaluate is the specific weight of concrete. Among the most pivotal properties specified for structural concrete is the all-important specific weight – measured as force per unit volume typically in pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft3). This specific weight of concrete quantifies the density of concrete once…

Blocks for construction works form the foundation of countless structures and buildings around the world. Whether using traditional materials like concrete or stone, or more contemporary options such as glass blocks or interlocking brick systems, blocks provide versatility, ease of use, and economic advantages for all types of building projects. Selecting appropriate blocks for a…

When designing the structural foundation for a residential or commercial building project, engineers must make key decisions about the supporting concrete beams. Two beam types often confused are grade beams and tie beams. However, each performs very different structural functions in managing loads and stabilizing the building against lateral earth and wind pressures. Understanding the…