Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com the complexity of FCB fabrication process the material is widely implemented. They are used in building construction, as siding, ceilings, floors, roofs and tile backer boards. The cellulose fiber cement siding is commonly used as a replacement for wood siding, as it is less expensive and more durable, and has lower maintenance costs [1]. The FCB al...

The oral rehabilitation of edentulous patients with immediate loading has become a safe procedure with high predictability. The success is related to immediate fabrication of a passive fit framework to attach the implants. Based on these considerations, this case report shows an alternative technique for mandibular rehabilitation using implants immediately loaded, where the framework was fabric...

Stepped block protection has considerable potential as a low-cost method for the construction of chute spillways and the protection of embankments from erosion by overtopping flow. Stepped spillways are structurally stable, resistant to water loads and significantly increase the rate of energy dissipation on the spillway face thus eliminating or greatly reducing the need for a large energy diss...

The short-line match-cast joint method of pre-casting concrete segments has proved to be the most versatile and reliable way to building pre-cast segmental bridges. The essential feature of match casting is that successive segments are cast against adjoining segment in the correct relative orientation with each other starting from the first segment away from the pier. The segments are subsequen...

Reinforced masonry constructions and their elements must meet strength stability requirements. These conditions determine wall structure safety during construction operation. Safety depends on diagnostically aimed tests that check the objects’ quality or locate damages to structural arise This article is focused experimental modal analysis research of reinforcement ceramic elements. The aim was...

This article presents a damage detection method for prestressed reinforced concrete (PRC) elements based on free vibration tests and nonlinear damping identification. Integrated static and dynamic experiments were carried out on three precast PRC beam specimens. The static loading induced different levels of damage to the beams. At each damage level, impulsive loading was applied to the beams a...

Building Information Modeling realm is expanding with the advent of new technologies, processes and software for Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Facility Management industry. The importance of robust knowledge sharing between different stakeholders in a project is of highest priority in such scenarios. model diew definitions provides an empirical specification for the implementation...

This paper describes a project with the aim of reducing the risk of injury when using precast concrete shells in the Swedish construction industry by identifying injury risks, developing and implementing solutions. An interactive research approach was used. Three major injury risks were identified and a system consisting of three tools and a handbook was developed, evaluated, and implemented at...