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Using a by-product of steel production to enhance the mechanical properties of concrete

According to a new study, the utilization of a by-product of steel making may be used in concrete mixtures providing increased strength. The by-product is known as "steel slag" and derives from the c...

Can wood compete with steel and concrete as a building material?

Jul, 23, 2018
News On Research / Academia
Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info

Wood presents a lot of benefits as a building material because it is strong, lightweight and environmental friendly. However, only changes in building codes will make wood competitive with steel and c...

Ductility in Steel Beams Improved by Geometric Cutouts

The ability of steel buildings to bend without fracturing, or ductility, allows for extreme lateral loading from earthquakes and wind. This loading, however, subjects the solid web and flanges of stee...

Santa Monica Wants To Be First Earthquake Safe City

The city of Santa Monica, California will spend $100,000 over the next year identifying steel, concrete, and wood-frame buildings that would be vulnerable to an earthquake. If investigators determine...