Engineers at Iowa State University think concrete columns could be the key to building taller, higher-powered wind turbines. By making the switch from steel to concrete, it's thought that the upper ...

Just look around. Concrete columns hold up potted plants, drip water or turn modern landscapes into ancient ruins. So why not make one of your own? Don't hesitate because you think concrete is ...

Engineers at Washington University have developed a design for the framework of columns and beams that support reinforced concrete bridges so they will better resist earthquakes and be erected faster ...

Concrete takeoff is an intuitive process. Quantifying the various elements of a Concrete project requires the ability to manage multiple items valued in different measures all at the same time. Even ...

Some of Washington state's busiest bridges have a surprising design feature deep inside their massive structures. It's air. The concrete columns supporting these bridges are hollow, and it could mean ...

Q: I’m building a new home and visited the job site a few days ago. I was aghast at a possible defect in my foundation. Parts of the concrete foundation are suspended in midair. The walls are only ...

The library is designed on sustainable principles. The two-storey reading room has a cast in situ concrete structure of cylindrical columns; the heads taper and extend to form four arms which support ...

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