When designing a building or other type of structure, engineers must consider factors that will affect the performance of the structure’s foundation over its service life. One factor that must…
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While thankfully not common, below-grade fire riser plumbing failures can cause significant damages to buildings. These failures are characterized by high-pressure water leakage, often resulting in significant amounts of moisture…
Hurricanes are known for their capability to produce widespread devastation resulting from extreme environmental forces. Damage from hurricane force winds is often memorialized, and sometimes sensationalized, during post-storm media coverage….
Conventional stucco (also known as “Portland cement plaster”) is a widely-used material consisting of a combination of Portland cement materials, aggregate, and water. Stucco is a durable, fire-resistant material that…
Many are familiar with the forceful power of cyclonic winds during hurricanes and tornadoes, due to their potential to cause newsworthy catastrophic damage. Straight-line winds are much more common than…
With summer on the way and temperatures rising, many people will be looking to spend some time poolside. Pools can be fun and relaxing, and offer a respite from the…
Wood is one of the most common building materials, often used for structural framing and wall sheathing. Because wood is a natural, organic material, it is susceptible to deterioration when…
As cooler weather moves out, springtime storms begin moving in. These storms can contain hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Although tornado season typically peaks in May or June, it…
Wood floors are beautiful and are often an architectural element of interior space design. They can cause a space to feel clean and modern, or they can lend the feel…
Parking garages are unique structures. They are, of course, designed to support vehicular loading; must be designed and constructed with consideration given to the particulars of vehicular traffic; such as…
