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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. Modern unpiloted systems include robotics with sensors that can be deployed on a schedule and a specific path.

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Failures: Deglazing to avoid systemic issues in structural silicone glazing

Construction Specifier

Example of a rolled gasket that completely interrupted the structural sealant. Structural silicone glazing (SSG) continues to grow in popularity for its aesthetic and performance characteristics. Curtain wall systems that utilize structural silicone glazing are typically configured as either two- or four-sided SSG assemblies.

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Floor vibration control strategies for adaptive reuse of buildings into labs

Construction Specifier

This has involved renovations of buildings across North America to create tenant space suitable for housing state-of-the-art research tools and programs. Achieving success often involves analyzing the vibration performance of the base structural system, followed by evaluating various options to ensure alignment with performance objectives.

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The Evolution of Bridge Construction: Safer, Faster, Smarter

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Dan Straub, Civil Segment Manager at PERI USA Why Innovative Formwork Systems Are Key to Enhancing Bridge Construction Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public transportation. Even more alarming: Seven percent are structurally deficient.

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Vibration isolation for Norfolk House development 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Now, it has been converted into a new eight-story commercial office building. However, given the building’s proximity to the London Underground and HS2, vibration control was required for the newly excavated basement level. Second, reinforced steel is added, which later provides structural integrity to the concrete.

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Building True Service Partnerships

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. In some corners of the fabric structure industry, this type of situation still occurs.

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Elevating Education: the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

The result was an innovative structure that was able to provide these rich and comfortable learning environments in a manner that is highly energy efficient. As part of the building’s unique design and function, Broemel points out its dual purpose as having both office and lab space.