Because standards are intentionally conservative for most projects, but new design methods are changing, project-specific design optimization is required to provide safe, cost-effective, and ...

Abstract: This paper investigates a dynamic slab design problem in the steel industry, where order demands arrive dynamically during a given period. Slabs are the raw materials for producing order ...

The SKYFLEX Forward-looking Slab Formwork can be used flexibly and, thanks to its reusability, helps conserve resources compared to traditional timber formwork, while speeding up the formwork ...

Concrete's strength and structural integrity come not only in its material properties, but also from how it's molded during construction. An architecture student has devised a clever way to build ...

Anyone who has run a business of any size understands how confusing and, at times, complex the tax code can seem. So deferred tax assets (DTAs) can be challenging. However, understanding them is ...

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What is a good return for your portfolio? If a bond portfolio generated a 4% return over the past year, it could be considered a pretty decent return. However, investors who prioritized high-growth ...