Born in Vinci near Florence on 15 th April 1452 , Leonardo is mainly famous as a painter, but his codes - sheets of paper containing notes, drawings and projects designed over the years - deal with botany, anatomy, geometry, musical instruments,…
The simple concept of joining two different metals is the inspiration behind the galvanic cathodic protection technique, helping to solve problems caused by corrosion in concrete members. Mapei proposes special anodes that ensure a constant yield…
What are the most common causes of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures and what can be done to stop or prevent it? Hadi Beirami explains to us how carbonation and chlorides are the two most frequent aggressive agents behind this degenerative…
Riyadh is the capital and most populous city of Saudi Arabia. Estimates suggest that the number of Riyadh’s population will grow from about 6 million to more than 8.5 million over the next 10 years. This will require effective ways to meet the needs…
Birmingham New Street is the main railway station serving Birmingham, England’s second city. It’s located in the city centre and is a central hub for the British railway system. Around 80% of train services to Birmingham go through New Street. It is…