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Building the Palm Jumeirah

The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago created using land reclamation. It is one of three islands called the Palm Islands in Dubai.

31 Jan 2013

Building La Sagrada Familia

The Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family, or Sagrada Família, was designed by Catalan architect, Antoni Gaudí and is a stunning work of art.

28 Jan 2013

Non-Consistent Concrete Failure in Viaduct

An east coast government agency raised concern about the structural integrity of a viaduct located on a main north-south highway that dealt with roughly 75,000 vehicles per day.

From RJ Lee Group Inc. 28 Jan 2013

Modeling of Concrete Structures over Service-Life and Testing of Construction Materials

RJ Lee Group is a specialist in the testing, evaluation and failure analysis of construction materials and in service-life modeling of concrete structures utilizing STADIUM software.

From RJ Lee Group Inc. 28 Jan 2013

Fiberglass Decking for Salt Water Environments – STRONGDEK

In 2003, Perdido Beach Resort, located in Orange Beach, Alabama, installed STRONGDEK, a fiberglass architectural decking system from Strongwell. Even after several years, the fiberglass decking system has successfully passed the test of time and elements.

From Strongwell Corporation 21 Jan 2013

DURAGRID FRP Grating Offering a more Economical Alternative to Steel Grating

High commodity scrap prices for steel in 2011 had made a national retailer a theft target. The problem was the stealing of steel grating at the drainage systems in the large retail chain’s loading zones.

From Strongwell Corporation 21 Jan 2013

Building Taipei 101

Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is an iconic skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.

18 Jan 2013

Building the World's Tallest Building - The Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world standing at a height of 828 m (2,716.5 ft). It is not just a magnificent work of art but a unique feat in design and engineering.

By Nick Gilbert 10 Jan 2013

A Guide to Brick Recycling

Bricks are one of the oldest types of building materials and are inexpensive to manufacture, very durable, and require minimal maintenance.

2 Jan 2013

Fibreglass Architectural Components – Turrets

The presence of 35' high x 35' square fiberglass turrets on top of the Sun Bank Building tower measuring 441 feet in Orlando, Florida, not only provides a sleek and elegant “peak of distinction” to the massive building but also serves a vital and practical purpose.

From Strongwell Corporation 2 Jan 2013