Thin brick veneers, also called thin-fired clay units or adhered veneers, are bricks used for thinner walls in residential and commercial construction. Thin bricks are made from the same materials as traditional bricks, but they are manufactured to be thinner and of lesser weight. This article explains the features and installation methods of thin brick […]
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Managing a warehouse is definitely not a simple task, and it takes a considerable amount of work and effort to do it effectively and efficiently. That said, it can be made much easier by taking the time to explore some key tips for effective warehouse management. Here are the top 7 tips for better understanding […]
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Concrete floors can be really slippery when they are wet or icy, especially during winters. Slippery concrete can be extremely dangerous, leading to accidents and injury. This issue is more likely to occur when the concrete floor surface is color hardened, sealed, or polished. The term coefficient of friction quantifies the slipperiness of a surface. […]
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A glass of appropriate thickness, when used as a railing, can provide transparency and, when engineered properly, can provide structural performance too and is generally sought in commercial applications (such as in malls) and certain domestic villas. The basic requirement of a parapet that a glass railing intends to substitute includes protecting people from falling […]
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If you are in the construction business and want to promote your company, you need the best marketing strategies available. Doesn’t matter if you work by yourself or have a team of experts – you’ll face challenges either way. Luckily, many different marketing strategies can help you stay ahead in the game and improve your […]
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Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials formed by combining wood-based elements and plastic fibers. WPCs can be manufactured entirely from recycled materials obtained from wood product manufacturing facilities along with the plastic powder. WPCs are also called composite timber and are widely used for the construction of outdoor deck floors, prefabricated houses, park benches, door […]
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A fluid flowing through a closed channel such as pipe or between two flat plates is either laminar flow or turbulent flow, depending on the velocity, pipe size (or on the Reynolds number), and fluid viscosity. Laminar Flow Laminar flow is the movement of fluid particles along well-defined paths or streamlines, where all the streamlines […]
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Concrete staining is a quick and inexpensive technique used to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the concrete surface. It is a type of flooring that involves pouring a water-based solution onto a washed concrete surface, which later becomes a permanent part of the concrete surface. Stains can fade and wear off over time, so sealers […]
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Trash racks are metal structures installed in the intake system of hydroelectric power plants to prevent the entrance of large debris, which can damage turbine parts and hinder the power plant operations. In this article, we discuss the types, selection, inclination, construction and maintenance of trash racks. Types of Trash Racks Trash racks are classified […]
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A construction site has special electrical requirements. Not every electrical firm will provide such services since there are special standards to uphold and legal requirements to fulfil. A strong electrical system is essential to power the advanced and heavy-duty tools and machinery needed during construction. The electrician needs to ensure the safety of all the […]
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A castellated beam is a type of beam in which an I-beam is sliced longitudinally along its web in a specified pattern. The objective is to use the cutting pattern to separate and reunite the beam with a deeper web. These beams are classified based on the shape of the holes provided in the web section. […]
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The brittle nature of masonry walls causes them to fracture easily under extreme loads by vehicular crashes, blasts, gas explosions, earthquakes, resulting in huge damage to the infrastructure. However, this problem can be minimized by embedding auxetic materials in the mortar, which increases the energy absorption capacity of the walls. Auxetic materials have the ability […]
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