Paris and Geneva: A combination of technology and policy solutions could provide a pathway to reduce direct carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry by 24% below current levels by 2050, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency…
How the World’s Tallest Timber Building Withstands Fire
Mjøstårnet will be the world's tallest timber building. But what if a fire breaks out? “The fire safety measures that have been implemented in Mjøstårnet…
Maryland DOT State Highway Administration Approves Keystone® KeySystem™ II Retaining Wall System
MINNEAPOLIS (May 17, 2018) – The Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA) recently issued approval of the Keystone® KeySystem II™ retaining wall…
Sturdy and Stylish
Anodized aluminum provides excellent durability and ease of installation for architectural exteriors, all while making fashionable, modern designs a reality Unlike any other metal available for the construction market, coil-anodized aluminum is uniquely…
Video: Developing Better Concrete
MDOT is working with U-M to create safer and stronger roads and infrastructure.
Contribution of Steel Casing to Single Shaft Foundation Structural Resistance
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Research Report 872: Contribution of Steel Casing to Single Shaft Foundation Structural Resistance proposes revisions to bridge design specifications based on comprehensive analytical and testing…
AISI Publishes New Report on Thermal Analysis of CFS Wall Assemblies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published the findings from research conducted to support the development of a calculation methodology for determining the U-factors and R-values for wall assemblies containing cold-formed…
CFSEI Publishes New Technical Note on the Attachment of Cold-Formed Steel Framing to Precast, Post-Tensioned and Hollow-Core Concrete
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has published a new Technical Note, “Attachment of Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Framing to Precast, Post-Tensioned and Hollow-Core Concrete,” designated as Tech Note F502-18. The document…
High-strength Concrete Developed at MSU Could Save State Money, Time
BOZEMAN - In a lab at Montana State University, researchers use massive hydraulic pistons to crush samples of concrete in order to determine the material’s strength. To test what’s called ultra-high performance concrete, they’ve had to ratchet up the…
High-Strength Concrete Could Save Money, Time
In a lab at Montana State University, researchers use massive hydraulic pistons to crush samples of concrete in order to determine the material’s strength. To test what’s called ultra-high performance concrete, they’ve had to ratchet up the force. Click…
