Reinforced concrete is a composite material consisting of concrete and reinforcement (most commonly steel). The history of reinforced concrete dates back to 1849 when a French gardener named Joseph Monier unsatisfied with clay as building material for flower pots experimented with iron mesh. Although monier was not the first one...

A steel structure is a metal structure made up of structural steel* components that are interconnected to carry loads and provide the required rigidity. Since these steels are produced in a more controlled environment, this construction is dependable and the availability of high-grade steel makes it possible to use fewer...

Hybrid structure built with a combination of LGS, RCC and Hot Rolled Steel to provide a cost-effective and long-lasting solution for building structures, as well as possibilities for bettering building performance and design. Hybrid construction is the use of a variety of materials and techniques to create a variety of...

A mezzanine floor is a level that sits between the main floors of a building and is therefore not included in the total number of floors. A mezzanine is often low-ceilinged and projects as a balcony. The phrase can also refer to a theatre's lowest balcony or the first few...

Underground roads or channels driven through the ground without disturbing the underlying soil or rock cover are known as tunnels. Tunnels are built for a variety of reasons and are classed as such. Traffic Tunnels, Hydropower tunnels and public utility tunnels are the most common type of tunnels. Tunnels can...