Building with Fire in Mind: The Importance of Fire Resistance Design
Fire is one of the natural forces of destruction. When it comes to structural design, fire is an important element…
TOP 5 COLOURS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
The world of interior design is one that reflects beauty and art. Good living spaces are often defined by comfort…
HOW TO USE JOINTS IN CONCRETE
Concrete is a good material for construction of structures such as buildings, roads and bridges. However for a number of…
BASICS OF BOLTS CONNECTIONS
Bolts are a form of threaded fasteners with nuts ,and are used to connect two or more parts together. In…
BUILDING DESIGN PART 2: DESIGN OF COMPOSITE SLABS
What is a composite slab? A composite slab is a unidirectional slab in which concrete is poured over a corrugated…
BUILDING DESIGN PART 2: HOW TO DESIGN RC SLABS
Slabs are horizontal structural elements that form the floor system of a building. The main purpose of the slabs is…
HOW 3D PRINTING IS CHANGING THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
3D printing ( also known as Additive Manufacturing(AM) ) is one of the exciting developments in the modern age. The technology…
WHAT’S BETTER THAN CONCRETE: 8 ALTERNATIVES TO CONCRETE
Concrete is one of the oldest building materials available. Concrete has been in use since 6500 BC when Nabataea traders…
