An innovation from University of Wisconsin is impressive not only for its ability to make buildings better resistant to earthquakes, but also for its simplicity. A new design of fiber-reinforced ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—the Reinforced Concrete Design Manual. The new two-volume manual provides ...

Concrete is a very durable material. Fine examples of its first structural use by the Romans are still standing, and concrete is now probably the most widely used building material in the world.

A ground beam is a reinforced concrete beam for supporting walls at ground level. Its purpose is to link the piles together and provide a platform for further superstructure construction. A beam is a ...