Insufficient analysis of load capacity results in costly over-engineering or catastrophic structural failures - but many ...

which were supported by internal concrete-encased steel columns and perimeter unreinforced brick load-bearing walls and piers, according to the report. It was originally built in 1925 and modified ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A case involving what police called a “clandestine grave” discovered in an Aurora residence in April 2023 has come to an end after both suspects pleaded guilty under plea ...

The remains of an 82-year-old woman missing since earlier this month was discovered encased in concrete. Marcia Norman was last seen on April 1 at her home near Tenino, Washington. She had dinner ...

Traditional concrete structures rely on thick slabs laden with steel reinforcement to handle structural loads. But researchers with ETH Zurich have pioneered an alternative—a vaulted concrete ...

An architecture student has devised a clever way to build strong, stable vaulted floors using far less concrete and steel than usual, with a novel formwork design inspired by origami. The Unfold ...

with a particular focus on concrete columns, which are vital for maintaining structural integrity during fires. Concrete Encased Steel (CES) columns, featuring steel sections encased in concrete, ...

The National Gallery, London When workers demolished two non-load-bearing columns at London’s National Gallery, they found a plastic folder stashed in the concrete. Inside was a letter addressed ...

When a steel beam is encased in cement concrete throughout the entire length, it is called an encased beam. The cased beam is shown in figure below. As per IS 800 :1984, beams may be designed as ...