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New bridge building method : The "umbrella" method
A new bridge construction method, which was introduced by structural engineers at the Vienna University of Technology in 2006, was applied on a bridge in Austria. The innovative concept of the method...
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Carbon-nanotube Reinforced Composite Materials and Structural Health Monitoring
- Jun, 29, 2020
- Damage (Structural) Structural Health Monitoring Composite Structures News On Research / Academia
By reinforcing composite parts with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), researchers from Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid structural health monitoring can be achieved. Carbon nanotubes provide electrica...
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Engineering concepts behind the stability of famous masonry domes confirmed
Research conducted at Princeton University and the University of Bergamo unearths the technical secrets behind famous self-supporting masonry domes such as the dome of the duomo of Maria del Fiore in...
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Instant monitoring of inter-story drifts via laser sensors
- May, 22, 2020
- Earthquake Engineering Seismic Effects News On Research / Academia Structural Health Monitoring Forensic Engineering Damage (Structural) Structural Reliability Professional Examinations Preparation
Real time record of seismic displacements between floors of multistory buildings is now possible thanks to light-sensitive optical sensors. The new technology is called Discrete Diode Position Sensor...
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Bond-free CFRP as a new concept for strengthening steel
- May, 15, 2020
- Steel Structures Metal Structures Buckling News On Research / Academia News On Publications
According to a new study, buckling performance and compression capacity of structural steel elements can be enhanced using bond-free carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminates. CFRP offers a r...
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Using a by-product of steel production to enhance the mechanical properties of concrete
According to a new study, the utilization of a by-product of steel making may be used in concrete mixtures providing increased strength. The by-product is known as "steel slag" and derives from the c...
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The size and functionalism of future houses
- Mar, 03, 2020
- Structural Design Structural Optimization Sustainable Development News On Research / Academia
A new study focuses on the size of future houses required to meet the global demands towards more environmental-friendly structures. Nowadays, the construction industry and energy consumption of resi...
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Intelligent infrastructure project reduces failure risk
A brand-new Intelligent Project that will be able to prevent infrastructure failures is currently being developed at Purdue University, Indiana. Evidence shows that infrastructure deterioratio...
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Concrete developed to cure in extreme weather conditions
Scientists from the Brunel University in London and Mutah University in Jordan have developed a new type of concrete capable of curing in extreme warm or cold weather. Concrete curing is a process...
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Study of cross-laminated timber panels behavior
Researchers from the University of Arkansas will study the behavior of cross-laminated timber panels installed in the new residence hall of the campus. The response of cross-laminated tim...
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