The effects of grades of coarse aggregates on the cost of concrete was studied. Several times in real life practice, the engineer at construction site is faced with the problem of not having the required grade of coarse aggregate for a given project. . This could be caused by...
of 20 Square Meters is enough for starting making bricks, just need 4 workers, so it is very suitable for home use for small projects and new starters. Q4: How to maintain the QT4-40 manual block making machine? A4:It is an easy maintain...
Remittances may have kept the Philippine economy afloat since the formalization of its labor export policies under Marcos, and it has been a concrete survival mechanism for many families. Survey respondents who are considering migration within the next 6 months to 2 years affirmed that they would ...
Seismic performance assessment and benefit-cost analysis of mid-rise reinforced concrete base-isolated building using double-curvature friction pendulum bearingsView further author informationhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7600-0520matsagar@civil.iitd.ac.in...
The study focuses on the costs of elements used in reinforced concrete buildings, as most local structures are based on reinforced concrete. Developing a local CCI using advanced prediction techniques will enable contractors and owners to manage their budgets better, reduce cost overruns, and assist ...
energies Article Efficient Solutions and Cost-Optimal Analysis for Existing School Buildings Paolo Maria Congedo 1, Delia D'Agostino 2,*, Cristina Baglivo 1, Giuliano Tornese 1 and Ilaria Zacà 1 1 Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy; paolo.congedo...
polymers Article A Low-Cost, Formaldehyde-Free and High Flame Retardancy Wood Adhesive from Inorganic Adhesives: Properties and Performance Shicun Jin 1,2,3, Kuang Li 1,2,3 ID , Jianzhang Li 1,2,3,* and Hui Chen 1,2,3,* 1 Key Laboratory of Wood Materials Science and Utilization (...
However, besides this classic approach, the induced impact on the environment should be also considered along with the life cycle of the structure [19]. Wang [20] studied the repair of concrete tunnels and also highlighted the importance of further studying the integration of the economic and ...
sustainability Article Optimal Cost–Quality Trade-Off Model for Differentiating Presale Housing Quality Strategies Yi-Kai Juan and I-Chieh Lin * ID Department of Architecture, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; rik@mail.ntust.edu.tw * Correspondence: D...
Moreover, nowadays organizations like the FDA in the USA [6] or the NHS in the UK [7] are working to create a concrete legislation that regulates and certifies the devices that are considered "healthy" and safe. In this paper, we propose a low-power consumption non-invasive physical well...