For thousands of years the openings in brick and stone (masonry) walls have been topped with an arch to provide support for the masonry above. In arch construction, the masonry that forms the arch, is generally wedged in place. The… Read More
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Lateral Stability
Lateral instability is a relatively common cause of structural failures, because it is often forgotten or misunderstood. Lateral instability is a result of inadequate lateral stability. Simply defined, lateral stability is the property of an object to develop forces or to have forces… Read More
What is a Michigan Basement?
You might not know it by name, but you have probably seen a Michigan basement. A Michigan basement is a term used in and around Michigan for a crawlspace that was later excavated to the depth of a basement.… Read More