Steel varies dramatically in quality and strength. When it comes to engineering purposes, the specifications regarding “yield strength” make a big difference in performance and longevity for projects. For structures meant to protect life and …
How Steel Buildings Can Withstand Hurricanes
Amongst hurricane destruction, it’s common to see whole regions of rubble and debris. Now and then, a single home stands among the devastation. If you’re in construction, the first thing you might wonder is, “What …
How Steel Buildings Can Withstand Hurricanes – Part II
Not All Steel-Frame Buildings Are Equal Now we’re back to where we began – in the factory. Some of Absolute Steel’s competitors may be cheaper, or even look stronger, thanks to cross-braces between the wall …
Galvanic Corrosion and Dissimilar Metals
Dissimilar Metals Overview Metals that are dissimilar to one another, vary with regard to their differences in corrosion. Galvanic corrosion is a process that indicates a comparison of how metals corrode differently when in contact …
Common Building Engineering Terms and Meanings
COMMON TERMS ENGINEERS USE IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY The following glossary is intended to help individuals understand common terms used by engineers in the building industry. ALLOY – result when two or more metals are …
Properties and Prevention of Household Mold
Mold is everywhere — just leave out a piece of bread for a few days to witness it in action. The term “mold” applies to a class of multi-cellular fungi that spread over moist, organic …
Metal Building Materials and Corrosion
Metals are found in just about all soils and rocks and generally form compounds that are labeled “minerals”. Minerals also include the elements oxygen or carbon and need to be purified so that they generate …
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