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Water Damage in Basements – Part I: Ingress
Basement construction has become more common, both in new developments and beneath existing buildings, as basements provide an increased floor area for the same footprint of the main, above-ground building.
Read MoreWater Damage In Basements Part II: Drainage
It is widely reported that climate change will result in an increased flood risk in the UK, with wetter winters and more intense summer thunderstorms.
Read MoreProtecting Against the Dangers of Electrical Arc Flash
Arc flash, sometimes known as electrical flashover, is a low impedance short circuit that causes a very high current flow.
Read MorePressure, Pushing Down On Me
Everyone knows what an explosion is, but what about its opposite, an implosion? An explosion occurs when a large amount of energy is released into a small volume in a very short time, but what happens in an implosion? Put simply, an implosion is th
Read MoreImproving Building Investigation Efficiency with Targeted Survey Systems
Sometimes building owners, asset managers or maintenance teams have to face a harsh reality when it comes to managing, maintaining and monitoring their assets. For example, what if a Housing Association has discovered cracking in the render of the e
Read MoreLooking into Glazing Failures
Looking into Glazing Failures: Glass isn't traditionally seen as structural. Glazing failures can stem from construction, damage, or design flaws.
Read MoreChlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipework: The Problems
CPVC is a type of thermoplastic that was introduced for potable plumbing in 1959 and is now also extensively used in fire suppression systems.
Read MoreAs Bold As Brass
As Bold As Brass: Brasses have been used for many thousands of years and can be used for decorative structures or, more recently, for architectural uses and for plumbing applications.
Read MoreUnder Control: The Challenges of Designing for the Submarine Environment
Control systems are an intrinsic and abundant part of modern life; they control everything from personal aspects of our lives, such as our central heating and the engines of our cars, to massive industrial automation, in industries like factories, di
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