Here, we tell the slab where to crack and widths of contraction joints or cracks in the joints are largely controlled by the joint spacing and concrete shrinkage. As joint spacings and concrete ...

COVINGTON, Ga., Aug 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Infrasense recently performed a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey and analysis of 9 interstate bridge decks consisting of 3-4 lanes in each travel ...

Concrete structures are engineered to withstand extreme dynamic loads, notably those imposed by blast events. The study of blast resistance and penetration mechanics involves understanding the complex ...

A corrosion-free composite rebar-reinforced floor slab, based on a lab-tested glass fiber-reinforced polymer rebar-specific punching shear equation, which performs like a steel-reinforced slab at a ...

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, construction materials such as steel—a necessary material for use in traditional concrete applications—have been significantly impacted by price increases ...

Rapid growth means rapid construction. And if a product can reduce building time and the number of workers on site, builders can save costs. That’s where prefabricated concrete slabs come in. Dr Armin ...