They’re better for certain roof pitches and unreinforced structures because of their lighter weight, but this contributes to their limited durability. Clay tile roofs are much heavier and may ...
The Pantheon in Rome is a true architectural masterpiece and holds the title of the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. Among its most remarkable elements is the central oculus — an ...
On the west coast, the problem is earthquakes. There are many old unreinforced masonry buildings that will crumble in a significant and likely seismic event. Government likes to issue fiats when ...