reinforced brick construction
1Reinforced concrete — is concrete in which reinforcement bars ( rebars ), reinforcement grids, plates or fibers have been incorporated to strengthen the concrete in tension. It was invented by French gardener Joseph Monier in 1849 and patented in 1867.[1] The term… …
2brick and tile — ▪ building material Introduction structural clay products, manufactured as standard units, used in building construction. The brick, first produced in a sun dried form at least 6,000 years ago and the forerunner of a wide range of… …
3building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …
4Glass-reinforced plastic — (GRP), is a composite material or fiber reinforced plastic made of a plastic reinforced by fine fibers made of glass. Like graphite reinforced plastic, the composite material is commonly referred to by the name of its reinforcing fibers… …
5Don Valley Brick Works — Present day (2011) view of the Brickworks …
6Earthquake construction — is a branch of architectural engineering concerned with making sure structures can withstand as severe an earthquake shock as possible given the materials available. When, the structure in question is a human habitation, the questions of… …
7Framing (construction) — Framing, in construction known as light frame construction, is a building technique based around structural members, usually called studs, which provide a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a… …
8Kinsley Construction — is a family owned business, founded in 1963 as a concrete services subcontractor. In the 1970s, Kinsley began serving the general contracting needs of clients, but retained the original trades people to continue performing many project tasks in… …
9architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… …
10Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… …
