by John Stevens | Jun 17, 2022 | Engineering
In late June 2021, we were all shocked by the apartment building collapse in Miami FL and the tremendous loss of life. While this was a tragic accident, it was avoidable. This article explains some of the root causes of the tragedy and steps that can be taken to avoid... 
by John Stevens | May 22, 2022 | Engineering
Rebar is supposed to overlap 40 times the diameter of the rod. We know Google wants 1000 words for blog articles, but this picture says it all. Well, almost… Also, see how little concrete was outside these rebars. 2-3 inches is the code minimum. If the bars... 
by John Stevens | Feb 17, 2022 | Basalt Life
We make composites ROCK! Would you like to replace fiberglass with a natural, more robust, greener alternative that lasts longer with superior properties? Consider Basalt fiber! Higher impact-resistant basalt fibers are pultruded filaments of fibers just like... 
by John Stevens | Sep 2, 2021 | Basalt Life
Our housing, offices, and commercial spaces are all supposed to keep us safe. Yet, the way we build these structures is problematic. We incorporate materials with short life spans that can be toxic or prone to decay or being attacked by bugs or fungi, We build,...