The preservation and retrofitting of existing buildings has become one of the most important tasks of the construction industry, not least because of the growing demand for sustainability. fischer's ...

We all know concrete is a top construction material known for its compressive strength and durability. But over time, even the strongest placements can be affected by outside factors, like seismic ...

In Nepal, the structural design of public health infrastructures is based on the norms of the Nepal National Building Code whereas the functional parts are based on the Nepal Health Building and ...

Keywords: Retrofitting. Manuals. Highway infrastructure. Retaining structures. Slopes. Tunnels. Culverts. Roadways. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Performance ...

About 30 inspection teams of two inspectors each have conducted at least quick exterior inspections of downtown Napa, Calif., buildings since a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the region. More than ...

The recent closure of Pacifica Pier has reignited debate over how California should respond to aging coastal assets. Joining ...

When the state transportation agency, Caltrans, sought $44million to retrofit its relatively new Bay Area district headquarters, it probably seemed a bit odd to anyone who hadn’t designed an office ...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the retrofitting and rehabilitation of the 125-year-old Capiz Bridge, also known as the Roxas City Bridge, in an effort to preserve the ...