One material that architects are utilizing more is spray polyurethane foam. Spray foam keeps a building cooler in summer and warmer in winter. By conserving energy, it reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions and provides meaningful energy savings.
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Appropriate testing, whether it is of materials or products, is at the core of successful projects. Material and product testing have distinct considerations, and both are explored in this article.
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PT tendons are susceptible to corrosion from water and chloride (salt) ingress in similar ways as conventional reinforcing steel. However, unlike conventionally reinforced concrete, the effects of corrosion can result in the tendons losing tension and the concrete losing pre-compression.
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