Construction

How to control the deflection of beams and slabs

The deflection of beams and slabs must be controlled in accordance with operability requirements. Otherwise, slabs and beams will crack due to excessive deflection. Furthermore, the increase in fl...

How to control the deflection of beams and slabs

The deflection of beams and slabs must be controlled in accordance with operability requirements. Otherwise, slabs and beams will crack due to excessive deflection. Furthermore, the increase in fl...

Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems

Fire protection is extremely important in all types of buildings, given the potential consequences of uncontrolled fire and smoke. Automatic sprinkler systems...

Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems

Fire protection is extremely important in all types of buildings, given the potential consequences of uncontrolled fire and smoke. Automatic sprinkler systems...

Fundações de estacas – Guia para projeto, construção e testes

Pile Foundations – Guide to Design, Constructio...

Pile foundations are constructed when it is not possible to build the structure on shallow foundations. Depending on the type of structure and other reasons, the selection of pile foundations...

Pile Foundations – Guide to Design, Constructio...

Pile foundations are constructed when it is not possible to build the structure on shallow foundations. Depending on the type of structure and other reasons, the selection of pile foundations...

Post-fire smoke purge systems in multi-family b...

When a fire occurs inside a building, there are additional risk factors besides getting burned by the fire itself. Smoke can also be very dangerous as it limits visibility and...

Post-fire smoke purge systems in multi-family b...

When a fire occurs inside a building, there are additional risk factors besides getting burned by the fire itself. Smoke can also be very dangerous as it limits visibility and...

Board thickness: how is it determined?

Slab thickness is a crucial factor in the design and construction of a building and is directly related to the cost of the structural system. For example, in a tall...

Board thickness: how is it determined?

Slab thickness is a crucial factor in the design and construction of a building and is directly related to the cost of the structural system. For example, in a tall...

Rooftop Packaged Unit (RTU) with VAV Boxes: A G...

Functions:Heating and cooling Integrated rooftop units provide air conditioning through direct contact between the condenser coils and external air, eliminating hydro piping...

Rooftop Packaged Unit (RTU) with VAV Boxes: A G...

Functions:Heating and cooling Integrated rooftop units provide air conditioning through direct contact between the condenser coils and external air, eliminating hydro piping...