Abstract: Construction of buildings with conventional formwork/falsework systems involves using a great deal of wood as shoring, which involves cutting more trees, extra costs, more construction time, consuming a great deal of energy, ...

Abstract: Beam-Truss wooden joists and stringers have been used extensively in the construction of reinforced-concrete floors in recent years due to their strength and ease of assembly and shuttering. However, the high price of such ...

Abstract: Formwork is a very important component in the construction industry and can have major impacts on a project’s budget. The process of selecting a suitable formwork system becomes very important in avoiding budget overruns ...

Abstract: An innovative diffusion driven desalination (DDD) process is presented, and its performance based on thermodynamic considerations is thoroughly explored. The desalination is driven by water vapor ...

Abstract: Below is the correct Fig. 1:

Abstract: Compressed earth blocks (CEBs) have been increasingly studied and used in the past few decades as an eco-friendly alternative to regularly practiced concrete-and-masonry systems; especially in remote rural areas in developing ...

Abstract: Engineered wood products including wood–plastic composites have been manufactured with different mix designs and different manufacturing techniques within the last years. However, there are still some materials that are ...