Critical notes on various construction methods

In the past, structural engineers used primarily standard concepts for designing water-impermeable ground slabs based on design principle b) of the DAfStb code of practice on water-impermeable...

In the past, concrete constructions impermeable to water were primarily designed with restricted crack width, with the objective of enabling self-healing of the designed separating cracks. However,...

Structural engineers are often uncertain about how to deal with the concept of restraint stress. Relevant codes and standards are of no help either. For relevant information, they have to refer to...

Introduction The problem of load-independent cracking in concrete members is as old as the construction method itself. Cracking is primarily caused by thermal, hygric and chemical processes as well as...

For decades, buildings have been designed as permanent structures even though their functional life is often shorter than the lifespan of their materials. As the construction industry seeks ways to...