Proper selection of sheets and fasteners
As a result of attaching a corrugated plate to the flanges of purlins or transoms, its thermal expansion from sunlight causes the occurrence of very high shear forces … read on
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Stress corrosion of materials
Corrosion of the material in a state of stress, so-called. stress corrosion, is a very complex phenomenon, occurring under the action of long-term continuously operating loads. For steel stretch elements, like for example. anchors, downloads, accepting struts … read on
The impact of aggression of the surrounding environment on historic buildings and structures
Historic buildings and structures, located in large cities or near highly developed industrial centers or within the immediate reach of the marine climate, are exposed to the slow action of corrosive processes as a result … read on
Influence of climate and atmospheric processes on masonry materials and structures
Almost all masonry materials and structures are sensitive to climate change. Temperature fluctuations, Humidity, precipitation and wind cause different effects.
Brick structures exposed to strong solar radiation … read on
Problems with the maintenance of the facility
In many cases, various specific problems occur during the maintenance of the facility, requiring individual treatment. Hence, in works related to the protection of monuments, there is a need to use various branches of science and technology.
Do … read on
Types of conservation procedures
Types of conservation procedures
Conservation treatments may include:
a) maintenance,
b) restaurants,
c) reconstruction,
d) adaptation.
Maintenance boils down to proper maintenance and fixation of structural elements, architectural or finishing, damage removal … read on
Energy storage for latent and chemical heat
Latent heat stores use physical properties, i.e.. high heat and low melting point of some compounds. Cartridges containing salt solutions, Waxes, paraffins or organic acids, are heated by the utilizing systems … read on
Partition walls
Partition walls with plasterboard sheathing can be built on a structure made of width profiles 50, 75 or 100 Mm, with single or double plasterboard cladding.
Characteristic … read on
Ventilated roof
Defects and damage to roofs arise as a result of design errors, Implementing, maintenance or materials, as well as as a result of natural aging of the covering material.
Coated profiled sheets are an ideal covering material, enabling … read on
Ventilated roof
Ventilated roofs waterproof coating, responsible for protection against precipitation is separated from the thermal insulation by a ventilated air gap. This design completely eliminates the problems associated with the uncontrolled flow of moisture from … read on