Foundations are an untapped source of cost savings in PV power plants. Image: PRI Engineering. The foundations of a solar project offer multiple opportunities for driving down system costs. Arash ...

The addition that will more than double the size of Juneau’s only legally designated food bank is starting to take shape. On Tuesday afternoon, a crew of about eight construction workers poured ...

Question: Do you know if it states in the IRC code that a “J”-bar must be poured in the footing if the wall requires vertical reinforcing. I have a meeting with an inspector tomorrow to discuss code ...

A CFA member asks for an interpretation of the cover requirements for dowels in a footing used to provide connection between the concrete footing and the foundation wall. 7.3.4.1 A vertical No. 4 ...

According to the National Hurricane Center, on October 18, 2018, Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle and was directly responsible for 16 deaths and about $25 billion in damage.

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...

Keywords: Foundation. Spread footings. Dynamic loading. Dynamic analysis. Seismic loading. Seismic response. Bridges. Bridge piers. Bents. Radiation damping. Rocking ...