Prestressed concretePrestressed concrete is a form of concrete used in construction. It is substantially "prestressed" (compressed) during production, in a manner that strengthens it against tensile forces which will exist when in service. This compression is produced by the tensioning of high-strength "tendons" located within or adjacent to the concrete and is done to improve the performance of the concrete in service. Tendons may consist of single wires, multi-wire strands or threaded bars that are most commonly made from high-tensile steels, carbon fiber or aramid fiber.
ÉlectricienÉlectricien est le nom donné au métier qu'exercent les personnes dans le domaine de l'électricité. Il est issu du terme électricité, puisque ceux-ci sont chargés de la réalisation, de la maintenance, de la modification d'installations électriques. Ils doivent respecter les normes pour la réalisation de leurs travaux, il faut s'assurer que l'électricien est enregistré auprès de votre organisme de réglementation local, tel que l'organisme de réglementation national, en France la norme en vigueur est la NF C 15-100.
Precast concretePrecast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or "form" which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and maneuvered into place; examples include precast beams, and wall panels for tilt up construction. In contrast, cast-in-place concrete is poured into site-specific forms and cured on site. Recently lightweight expanded polystyrene foam is being used as the cores of precast wall panels, saving weight and increasing thermal insulation.
Construction wasteConstruction waste or debris is any kind of debris from the construction process. Different government agencies have clear definitions. For example, the United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA defines construction and demolition materials as “debris generated during the construction, renovation and demolition of buildings, roads, and bridges.” Additionally, the EPA has categorized Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste into three categories: non-dangerous, hazardous, and semi-hazardous.
Environmental issuesEnvironmental issues are disruptions in the usual function of ecosystems. Further, these issues can be caused by humans (human impact on the environment) or they can be natural. These issues are considered serious when the ecosystem cannot recover in the present situation, and catastrophic if the ecosystem is projected to certainly collapse. Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment on the individual, organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the environment and humans.
Étude d'impactUne étude d'impact est une étude technique qui vise à apprécier les conséquences de toutes natures, notamment environnementales, d'un projet d'aménagement pour tenter d'en limiter, atténuer ou compenser les effets négatifs. La prise de conscience, dans les années 1970, de la nécessité de limiter les dommages à la nature s’est concrétisée par des lois obligeant à réduire les nuisances et pollutions, et à atténuer les impacts des grands projets (ou de projets dépassant un certain coût).
