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Zero-cement concrete will reduce the environmental impact in construction industry
- Aug, 08, 2024
- Structural Design Structural Optimization Structural Reliability Sustainable Development Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Due to the climate crisis and the high CO2 emissions of concrete, engineers and scientists are seeking an alternative construction material which will be more environmentally friendly and will reduce...
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Barcelona, Spain: The first zero waste, near zero CO2 emission footprint, 3D-printed building
- Jul, 29, 2024
- Structural Optimization Structural Design Soil Structures Sustainable Development Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Spain, Barcelona
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The first building created by earth-mix material and a 3D printer is being constructed at Valldaura Labs in Barcelona, Spain. Specifically, researchers of the 3D Printing Architecture (3dPA) postgrad...
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Heidelberg, Germany: the largest 3D-printed structure in Europe was delivered
- Jul, 23, 2024
- Structural Design Structural Optimization Walls Concrete Structures Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Germany, Heidelberg
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
A huge milestone for the construction sector in Europe was completed last February with the inauguration of the largest 3D printed building by the city of Heidelberg with the aid of PERI 3D construct...
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Cambridge University plans the restoration of the building of the Seelay Library
- Jul, 17, 2024
- Structural Design Sustainable Development Structural Optimization Repair And Retrofit Of Structures Other Structural
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
With the aid of BDP, the University of Cambridge is planning the renovation of the Historic Faculty building Grade II which is part of the red trilogy buildings. The building was originally designed...
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Innovative strategies in earthquake-resistant building design: ensuring safety and structural integrity
- Jul, 16, 2024
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects Structural Design Performance-Based Design Structural Optimization Structural Reliability Structure Reinforcement Vibration And Damping Sustainable Development Foundations Slabs Structural Behavior Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The major concern that engineers and architects have when they design a new building is to ensure that it will withstand seismic forces and have a remarkable resistance. They manage the above by desi...
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Revolutionary glass bridge exhibit at the Corning Museum of Glass
- Jul, 15, 2024
- Bridge Design Bridges Structural Design Structural Optimization Arches Sustainable Development Other Structural News On Projects / Industry
- United States, New York, New York
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The Corning Museum of Glass with the aid of the University of Pennsylvania will exhibit a revolutionary glass structure. Specifically, the glass structure will be a glass bridge designed by Dr. Masou...
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Bio-inspired composite cement: a new material to increase durability using natural principles
- Jun, 28, 2024
- Structural Design Structural Optimization Structure Reinforcement Structural Reliability Composite Structures Concrete Structures Structural Stability Structural Behavior Sustainable Development Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United States, New Jersey, Princeton
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
Princeton’s university engineers developed a new composite cement inspired by oyster and abalone shells. The new material is more resistant and stretchable than the conventional cement. Particularly,...
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ATX Tower, Austin: Pioneering Performance-Based Wind Design in High-Rise Construction
- Jun, 18, 2024
- Earthquake Engineering Structural Design Load Factors Performance-Based Design Structural Optimization Wind Tunnel Wind Engineering Other Structural Standards And Design Codes News On Projects / Industry Other News
- United States, Texas, Austin
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The University of Texas at Austin designed the ATX Tower, the first high-rise to incorporate the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD). Curre...
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Detroit River: The $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge is about to be completed
- Jun, 12, 2024
- Bridge Design Bridges Structural Design Structural Optimization Structural Control Decks Concrete Structures Steel Structures Other Structural News On Projects / Industry Other News Composite Structures
- Gordie Howe International Bridge
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
The construction of the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe bridge that started approximately six years ago and was fully funded by the Canadian government is about to be completed. The bridge, that is design...
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10 state-of-the-art sustainable materials that will alter construction industry
- Jun, 10, 2024
- Structural Design Structure Reinforcement Structural Optimization Structure Types Composite Structures Concrete Structures Other Structural Sustainable Development Other News News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: thestructuralengineer.info
In 2024, sustainable materials become state-of-the-art in construction since the construction industry has adopted a different perspective, striving to decrease its ecological footprint. Innovative b...
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