The range of materials that concrete contains scatters normal sound waves, making clear imaging difficult to obtain.

Concrete structures like roads and bridges require nondestructive testing methods to identify interior defects without destroying their structure. Most methods send sound waves into the material and ...

This is not a list of defects for architectural concrete formed surfaces. It's for any kind of structural concrete formed surfaces exposed to view. And that's a problem. Let's consider a few of these ...

Leading edge distress is a commonly claimed but superficial defect present in some types of residential concrete slabs and foundations. It can also lead to homeowner distress, where a concerned ...

Many buildings appear flawless at handover. Finishes are clean, services appear functional, and all approvals are in place. Yet, once occupants move in and daily use begins, defects start to ...

A tribunal judge has ruled that a London council is not entitled to recover the cost of remedying structural defects caused by a building’s construction from leaseholders through their service charge.