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This Overlooked Method Could Save Concrete Structures From Catastrophic Failure

Research shows near-surface-mounted reinforcement restores shear capacity in concrete beams with vertical openings, improving ...
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Precision Matters Most: Seismic Retrofitting Concrete

Our interview with Kyle Tourjé of Alpha Structural Inc. on improving earthquake resilience when placing concrete.
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Why buildings collapse

Just after 1 a.m. Thursday, a sudden, unexpected, and devastating structural failure occurred in Surfside, Florida, when a large section of a 12-story condominium building collapsed. A short distance ...
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3D-Printed Concrete Columns with GFRP Reinforcement Show Promise—But Face Key Structural Challenges

Insights from a study on 3D-printed concrete columns with GFRP reinforcement reveal challenges and advancements in structural ...