PT tendons are susceptible to corrosion from water and chloride (salt) ingress in similar ways as conventional reinforcing steel. However, unlike conventionally reinforced concrete, the effects of corrosion can result in the tendons losing tension and the concrete losing pre-compression.
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The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) certification provides a comprehensive program of study for anyone seeking to enhance and demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in writing, interpreting, enforcing, and managing construction documents.
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The Specs 101 Series is a six-part online series, an introduction to the language of specifications. These days, everyone on the building project team should be able to read, write, and use specifications.
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Considering GPTP is a relatively thin material compared to its overall dimension, its units are subject to bending fracture during movement and setting and, as such, require a suction-cupped frame for proper handling.
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Power washing a facade with water is often considered a simple, low-cost way to remove minor soiling. Although this is an effective cleaning method on many substrates, using a water pressure that is not properly controlled and limited to levels appropriate for the materials present can cause damage to...
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Sundquist provides several examples of where pavers can make a positive impact in local waterways and communities. Here, he provides some background on the value of architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) community experts sharing their professional insight with colleagues in
the field.
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The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) certification provides a comprehensive program of study for anyone seeking to enhance and demonstrate their knowledge in writing, interpreting, enforcing, and managing construction documents.
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Kick off the New Year with an Advanced Certification from CSI. CSI Connect Community Discussion: Recruiting Young Specifiers is a Hot Topic. Plus, engage in conversations about how CSI, the AECO industry, and individual firms can recruit new talent and appeal to a larger demographic of the emerging workforce.
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When Hurricane Ian made landfall in late September 2022, it became the deadliest hurricane to hit Florida since 1935. The storm devastated Lee County, causing significant damage to the Sanibel Causeway, the 4.8-km (3-mi)-long bridge which connects Sanibel Island to Florida.
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Designers need to understand how the characteristics of historic materials may have allowed a detail to function successfully when originally constructed, and that repair or replacement with present-day materials may require changes to the detail.
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