A load-bearing wall works to support the weight of the structure, while a non load-bearing wall is simply a cosmetic addition. This means that you can remove a non load-bearing wall without any ...

The kitchens of three units are all interrupted by a beam running from a cabinet to the middle of the kitchen floor. The beams in two other condos run parallel to the wall, which seems more convenient ...

Silicon carbide (SiC) kiln furniture, particularly reaction bonded silicon carbide (RBSIC/SiSiC) beams, has become a ...

The plastic bottle you just tossed in the recycling bin could provide structural support for your future house. MIT engineers are using recycled plastic to 3D print construction-grade beams, trusses, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland school administrators will close Kentucky Elementary on Friday, with students and staff moving to another school as a precaution after two roof-supporting beams were found ...

Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective than dimensional ...

Engineers have flagged doubts about the quality of the structural support beams in a cracked residential building. Sydney's 38-storey Opal Tower was previously evacuated twice because of cracks found ...