Report: Jeju Air Crash Was Survivable Without Concrete Runway Wall

Over a year after the fatal Jeju Air crash in South Korea, the latest information suggests that there is a man-made element ...
Columbus Dispatch

Properly built concrete walls work like steel beams

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 ...
Fast Company

Inside the complicated paradox of building concrete sea walls

The concrete breakwaters designed to protect people from the consequences of global warming also contribute to it. It’s time to start using different materials. Japanese authorities, wanting to better ...

6 Affordable Ways To Fix Small Cracks In Concrete (And 5 Mistakes To Avoid)

Luckily, you can fix small concrete cracks yourself, from patching to using epoxy injections. Just be sure to avoid mistakes, ...
For Construction Pros

Interpreting 'Nominal Concrete Wall Thickness'

Question: We are placing a foundation wall for a residential project using our standard forming system set for 7 5/8 in. wall thickness. The Wisconsin state code (Uniform Dwelling Code) states that a ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ask the Builder: Poured or block, concrete walls need reinforcement

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...
New Atlas

Carbon-capturing concrete walls conceal a quirky Japanese house

The production of the cement used in concrete is a major contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions and since we're reliant on the stuff for our infrastructure, this is a serious problem. However, Nendo ...