Kefalonia, the largest of the Greek Ionian Islands, is well known as a summer holiday desination which increased in popularity when the film adaption of Louis de Bernieres book Captain Corelli’s Madolin was released in 2001. Kefalonia is famous for its beautiful beaches, dramatic scenery, delicious Mediterranean food and the hospitality of its people.
However, there [...]
Concrete Homes Stand Up to Earthquakes
Built according to good practices, concrete homes are among the safest and most durable types of structures in the world during an earthquake. Homes built with reinforced concrete walls have a record of surviving earthquakes intact, structurally sound and largely unblemished.
In reinforced concrete construction, the combination of concrete and steel [...]
