Using a series of examples from his own work, Pier Luigi Nervi last night illustrated his belief in the close inter-relation between the technical and aesthetic elements in architecture. In his first ...

Reinforced concrete remains a cornerstone of modern construction, balancing strength, durability, and design flexibility. From podium structures to seismic-resistant shear walls, engineers are ...

The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook as a three-volume handbook providing guidance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete ...

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 ...

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.