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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber. Engineering Precision and Efficiency The DfMA approach is reshaping the engineering of mass timber projects by optimizing design and construction processes.

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Massachusetts’ Oldest Movable Steel Truss Bridge Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Nation’s Largest Six-Span FRP Composite Vehicle Deck

Civil + Structural Engineer

The 140-year-old steel truss structure connects West Newbury, Merrimac and Haverhill residents as well as several Southern New Hampshire towns, making it one of Massachusetts’ most heavily travelled bridges. A typical concrete deck weighs 100 pounds per square foot, creating a deadload a historic steel truss span can’t tolerate.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money. Perry: One of home builders’ chief concerns is a lack of skilled labor.

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Talent and Tech: The Keys to Unlocking Prefabrication Success 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7

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Simple Steps on How to Specify FRP Composites for your Next Job

Civil + Structural Engineer

CCG serves major infrastructure markets from rail and bridge to utility and waterfront with design-build and structural fabrication expertise. CCG’s proficiency in prefabrication of very large FRP panels offers another advantage. Specifying FRP for a bridge deck or rail platform can be challenging for several reasons.

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The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design

UK Construction Blog

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Carpenters and metalworkers crafted each component by hand, resulting in time-consuming production processes and limited design options.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BDC Network

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.