What is a ribbed cassette floor?
A ribbed cassette floor is an insulated precast floor unit with a thin prestressed concrete top, load-bearing side ribs and an EPS underside.
What is ribbed expanded metal?
Ribbed expanded metal is thin mesh with ribs about 10 mm deep, used as permanent formwork at a concrete construction joint and as a plaster lath.
What is a ribbed pile?
A ribbed pile is a precast concrete foundation pile with ribs on the shaft, designed to carry permanent tension loads.
What is a rib in construction?
A rib is a long, narrow member of square or rectangular section, or a projecting band running along the intersections of a vault.
What is jerry building?
Jerry building is mass housing thrown up quickly and cheaply, where speed and profit came before quality – in Dutch called revolutiebouw.
What is an as-built drawing?
An as-built drawing records how a building was actually constructed, including every deviation from the original design drawings.
What is reversibility?
Reversibility means an intervention in a historic building can later be undone without leaving the original fabric damaged.
How to build an emergency kit: the complete checklist to be self-sufficient for 72 hours
How to build an emergency kit and be self-sufficient for 72 hours. A complete tick-off checklist with amounts per person, budget and upkeep.
LiFePO4 home battery lifespan: how long does it really last?
How long does a LiFePO4 home battery last? 10-15 years / 6,000-8,000 cycles. An honest cycles-to-years calc, warranty, energy trading and tips from Fred.
What is stormwater retention?
Stormwater retention means holding rainwater back on a site or in an area instead of draining it away at once, to reduce flooding and drought.