April 29, 2020 4:59 pm
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The steel deck is a type of cold-formed corrugated metal sheet that is supported by steel beams or joists. Its purpose is to hold up concrete or the insulating membrane of a roof. This form of deck was designed to create a more structurally efficient solution in both roofing and flooring systems of varying types. The properties of steel as a material are taken advantage of in a steel deck in Indiana to create a system that has a remarkably high strength with a relatively low weight. This results in a construction process that has lower erection and material handling... View Article
April 15, 2020 4:59 pm
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In numerous construction processes, welded wire fabric is used as reinforcement to add to the strength of slabs and ensure a stronger, more stable overall construction. There are a variety of advantages associated with the use of welded wire fabric or reinforcing bars in a slab on grade in Indiana. Here are just a few examples of these primary advantages: Crack control: By adding welded wire fabric reinforcement within a slab, it will prevent cracks from forming and opening up farther. The cracks can be a result of shrinkage during the drying process, or due to heavy loads that are... View Article
April 2, 2020 9:32 pm
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Skyscrapers are major undertakings that require complete conceptual design to ensure their aesthetic value and structural integrity. Whether you are building in Indiana or anywhere else in the United States or Canada, the benefits of skyscrapers are often apparent in the “wow” factor, although there are disadvantages as well. Here is an overview of the pros and cons of skyscrapers. The benefits of skyscrapers Skyscrapers are the best way to have as much work or retail space in as few city blocks as possible. Height creates space in dense cities, and large cities like New York and Chicago are notable... View Article
March 19, 2020 9:32 pm
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Vortex shedding is the oscillating flow of air or water as it goes past a bluff, rather than a streamlined body. As skyscrapers are rarely streamlined, this causes excessive force that could lead to structural damage. In fact, it is a likely factor in the 1940 collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Skyscraper vortex shedding is an issue that must be addressed during design and construction in Indiana and beyond. Here is an overview of vortex shedding and ways to overcome it. Effect of vortices Everyone has seen a vortex. The swirling currents in rivers and streams and the flow... View Article
March 12, 2020 7:50 pm
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When it comes to commercial construction, two major building materials reign supreme: concrete and steel. When it comes down to it, if you’re going to construct a new building for nearly any purpose, one of your first (and most critical) choices is to build your structure from concrete or steel. The debate over the merits of these two materials rages on. Still, in a side-by-side comparison, there’s almost no debate about which is the better choice: steel. In fact, there are so many benefits of steel construction in Indiana that it’s hard to know where to begin. Fight back against... View Article
