When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

The five-year research program considered the seismic design of corrugated metal decks, with and without concrete topping, as a diaphragm system that is an integral part of the steel structure. Photo ...

With clear weather aiding the work, the construction of the diaphragm wall as part of the reconstruction of Shangumugham road and pathway has gained pace. The work is expected to be finished by the ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The PWD project to restore the battered Airport Road at Shankhumukham has yet again come under the scanner as the efforts to construct a diaphragm wall failed miserably owing to ...

The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

Diaphragm pumps are the hidden heroes behind some of the most essential industrial applications. These prolific machines are used in a wide variety of processes across industries—agriculture, ...