Modulus of elasticity, also known as the elastic modulus or Young’s modulus, is a fundamental material property that characterizes the relationship between stress and strain in a solid material. This ...

This video by ADMET shows a concrete compression test performed according to ASTM C469 - Standard Test Method for Static Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson's Ratio of Concrete in Compression.

ABSTRACT: This paper deals with the effect of blended cement and natural latex copolymer to static and dynamic properties of polymer modified concrete. The polymer was used copolymer of natural latex ...

The use of lightweight concrete with expanded clay has increased as an alternative for reducing the self-weight of structures. Consequently, techniques that facilitate the analysis of the mechanical ...

ABSTRACT: The developments in the field of construction raise the need for concrete with less weight. This is beneficial for different applications starting from the less load applied to foundations ...

When the new Wanda Vista Towers building is completed in Chicago it will be 1,140 feet tall with 95 floors. The footprint of the building will be approximately 350 by 150 feet and will feature a hotel ...

Engineers and owners are concerned about deflections of vertical members that control wind movements in tall buildings, and deflections of horizontal members that control floor flatness for final ...