Interesting Insights on Architecture That Can Repair Itself
Most people don’t realize that there is a growing body of research in the world of architecture based on biologic
Category: Building Technology
Foundation Construction – When Frost Depth Can Not Be Met
The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) specifies that foundation walls, foundation piers and other permanent support of buildings and structures
Interpreting Truss Shop Drawing Dimensions
Spend any time as a structural engineer that deals with residential structures and you will no doubt be asked to
Denver Building Code & Energy Calculations
Beth Freeman called the Denver Building Department to ask about their new requirements for energy calculations on single family residences.
Calculating Fire Resistance Ratings of Wood Assemblies Using the IBC
Architects and Contractors can spend a lot of time hunting for miscellaneous fire rated assemblies in wood construction. What you’ll
Does Your Building Need 1 Exit or 2 Exits?
According to the IBC and almost any other sensible building code the answer regarding 1 exit or 2 exits is almost…almost always 2
Denver Engineers Not Surprised by New Post-Tension Rule
Good day! Your usual post–tension maniac here, with more exciting information on post-tensioning! A few months ago, I mentioned that
Johnson Wax Building – Concrete and Glass Tube Technology
Located in Racine Wisconsin, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings that pushed concrete technologies at the time is the Johnson
Keeping the Night Sky Dark is a Necessity for Human and Environmental Sustainability
Second in a three part Dark Sky series “Darkness is as essential to our biological welfare, to our internal clockwork,
The Exciting Future of Self-Healing Materials – Part 2
Last month, I discussed the exciting potential of self-healing concrete to reduce global carbon emission and reduce the enormous cost
Asphalt or Plastic Roadways?
Coming from Oklahoma, I know bad roads. Our largely expansive soils and icy winters cause our asphalt pavements to look
Post-Tension Elongations: How Long is Too Long?
Recently, we’ve had a few projects where our post-tension elongations came up longer than expected. As you’ll recall from my
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