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With the compactness of an RV, you often need all the space you can get. So, to get the most out of your floor space, whether ...
New tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum will raise construction costs further, adding to price spikes triggered by an initial 25% tariff on the materials earlier this year, according to a June 3 ...
A 10-story cold-formed steel-framed building will soon be put to the test on an earthquake simulator at the University of California San Diego to see how well it can withstand earthquakes. The UC ...
Cold-formed steel-framed building The 10-story building's skeleton is made from cold-formed sheets of construction-grade steel that are then shaped at room temperature to make individual structural ...
The research team from UC San Diego and Johns Hopkins University is evaluating how taller cold-formed steel-framed buildings, up to 100 feet (30 meters) or 10 stories, would fare during an earthquake.
This guide from Essentra serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the key processes and essential components involved in metal fabrication. From cutting and bending to welding, finishing, ...
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are driving up the costs of some of manufacturing's smallest components, including screws, nails and bolts, The Wall Street Journal ...
According to drywall contractors at Vancouver Steel Stud Framing Ltd., the resulting damage can include cracks, surface delamination, and compromised structural components like beams, girders, and ...
Explore the marvelous mass production of mild steel railing balls for tractors, designed for strength and resilience. From molding to finishing, every step ensures high-quality, durable components ...
Most wall framing uses 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 wooden studs, which are 1.5 inches wide (they used to be 2 inches, thus the name). In most post-1960 construction, studs sit 16 inches on-center, leaving 14 ...