In this video, I demonstrate the complete process of creating a large concrete slab. **CHAPTERS:** 00:00 - Clearing the Area ...

A research team led by Jamin Dillenburger, an assistant professor at ETH Zurich, has recently produced and installed a concrete ceiling shaped by 3D-printed sand formwork. Dubbed the “Smart Slab,” the ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Concrete has been around for millennia, but that doesn't mean we can't cook up new ways to build with the world's favorite construction material. It's been electrified to melt snow and used as an "ink ...

Using unique design and building methods, researchers have created a prototype for an ultra-thin, curving concrete roof that will also generate solar power. The self-supporting, doubly curved shell ...

Data centers and facilities designed to support these technologies require a floor performance that exceeds traditional commercial and industrial standards for slab-on-ground construction. While many ...

To correctly interpret an exterior construction estimate, it is essential to understand what elements each item consists of ...

Pros and Cons of Buying a House on a Concrete Slab Mark Cussen, CMFC, has 13+ years of experience as a writer and provides financial education to military service members and the public. Mark is an ...

In terms of inspiration, “we based our design on historical construction principles and techniques that have since been forgotten,” explains Philippe Block, Associate Professor of Architecture and ...