In strengthening an existing masonry building to resist the effects from blast, structural engineers have to consider a number of conflicting requirements. Some of these include: Prevent the Blast ...

Brick and stone masonry have served as reliable and valuable elements of commercial building projects for centuries, gracing urban and rural landscapes since time immemorial. Building Teams have ...

Venice is a city built of bricks and one enriched by the wooden cargo ships that helped lift the former Venetian Republic to greatness. So it’s fitting that last May at the 2016 Venice Biennale, a ...

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As early-season storm systems put millions of Americans at risk for tornadoes, hail and damaging winds, preparation is ...

In late 2016, there were initial owner reports of water infiltration and façade distress at a five-story mixed retail-office facility at a highly visible public plaza area, referred to herein as “the ...

The Northwest is threatened by earthquakes far more destructive than anything Washington state has experienced in modern times, a danger lawmakers have largely disregarded. In the first part of a ...