Brass metal is so versatile that you can use it in just about any room in the house, whether as a light fixture element in the hallway, the handrail at the main foyer staircase, or even tapware and jointware in the kitchen. Aside from these rooms, the bathroom is another opportunity for you to flex your creative interior designer instincts that’s sure to impress even the most rigid clients. (more…)
Metal products, such as tubes and shafts, can be manufactured in a number of ways. Perhaps the most popular method is casting, which involves pouring liquid metal into a form that contains a hollow cavity. Although effective, this method can be costly and time-consuming since it consists of several processes, including melting and curing. (more…)
In designing a structure that is intended to carry load—be it a building, a storage rack, or a cabinet—tension and compression forces must be taken into account. Tension occurs when an object is pulled by forces from its opposite ends, while compression occurs when it is pushed from one end against a stationary horizontal or vertical platform or from both ends. If not properly dealt with, these forces can cause the structure to collapse. (more…)
