About 80 years ago, the bowstring truss roof became a popular construction element in the United States. Prior to 1960, it was reportedly one of the most common design types for commercial and ...

Mark Austin, technical director at SpecStudio, discusses the key considerations when developing a detailed pitched roof ...

A roof is one of the most critical components of any structure, serving as the primary barrier between the interior environment and the forces of nature. It shields occupants from rain, wind, heat, ...

This study investigated the seismic response of Rigid Wall-Flexible Roof Diaphragm (RWFD) buildings under extreme ground shaking was studied. RWFD buildings are a type of low-rise industrial ...

These simple but elegant gambrel roof structures have been popular on hay barns for many years. There's no reason, though, why the classic gambrel cannot be used on other kinds of structures (such as ...

Structural engineering — a specialty within the field of civil engineering — focuses on the framework of structures, and on designing those structures to withstand the stresses and pressures of their ...

If you're redoing your roof and starting from scratch, you'll need to know how many shingles to purchase. There are formulas ...