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| Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change |
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When materials like concrete are constrained to prevent volume changes, large internal forces and stresses develop. Therefore, it is important for architects and engineers to work together to avoid inappropriately constraining building materials.
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| Crystalline waterproofing and protection for concrete |
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| Concrete has been used for thousands of years and is the most widely employed building material in the world. Yet, despite its apparent solidity, strength, and durability, concrete is porous. It is also and permeable to fluid and vapor infiltration and migration. Water and dissolved chemicals, such as chlorides, sulfates, and acids, can penetrate deep into concrete, sometimes resulting in premature damage, such as reinforcing steel corrosion, freeze/thaw cracking, spalling, and chemical attack.
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| SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS |
| Looking for a little advice on how to write specifications for international projects. I have a client that is asking me to write a master specification for a building type that could be built in various locations around the world. What are the most important things to think about when writing international specifications?
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