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Engineering Foundation Systems Structural Systems 
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
by constructing a modular bridge system, that is pre-engineered, with an internal self-supporting superstructure that includes the reinforcing steel and formwork. Once complete, the structure is a fully integral bridge with no joints, bearings or tie-downs.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
It’s flexible, collaborative, and built on a foundation of data that can be shared securely. Cumins explained that infrastructure sectors can no longer afford to work in silos, with data locked away in proprietary systems. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 15, 2023
“We’re grateful to see the Pinto Creek Bridge replacement honored among projects throughout the West, but we’re even prouder of what this improvement has accomplished for those who rely on this critical route for passenger and commercial traffic,” said Greg Byres, ADOT State Engineer and Deputy Director for Transportation.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 1, 2024
22 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars” is a newly developed design code for new concrete structures reinforced with GFRP bars. It addresses construction and material requirements, structural systems, members, and strength and serviceability requirements.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to provide architectural, structural, and design services for this new flagship facility. The firm is partnering with RJC Engineers on structural design, and GHD is providing electrical design services.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 20, 2023
PMP, ENV SP, has joined the firm as vice president and engineering director in its tunneling and geotechnical group. Matt is a seasoned veteran and a fantastic addition to our growing geotechnical engineering team,” said Frank Pepe, P.E., in Civil Engineering from Rutgers University. Lunemann earned his M.S.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 7, 2023
Army Corps of Engineers to develop an artificial intelligence program that will determine the best locally-available materials for 3D-printed concrete. This technology will allow the Army Corps to more quickly 3D print concrete structures without relying on the delivery of large amounts of construction materials. million from the U.S.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient. Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) sidelines these issues. What is ESCS?
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Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 25, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. P.Eng, CEO, Tamarack Grove Engineering Mikel Ochs, President-Operations,Whisper Creek Homes Michael H. Meet the Panelists: Brian Sielaff, M.S.C.E.,
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
It was developed as a public-private partnership between the University of Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Foundation and developer Hunt Companies. Instead of demolishing it and building new, repurposing the original structure provided environmental benefits to the local community including less pollution and disturbance of the site.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 6, 2023
. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is proud to announce that four of raSmith’s cold-formed steel engineering projects have garnered recognition, receiving Design Excellence Awards from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI).
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
These early projects provided insight into the foundations of supporting smart cities development. According to Huijbregts, these insights led to the development of a more rounded foundation known as the four pillars of smart cities, which is centered on “outcomes and people.”
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 11, 2023
(the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the purchase of Richter & Associates (“Richter”), a Rockville, Maryland based professional services firm focused on dry utility infrastructure engineering. There is tremendous revenue synergy to be derived from this combination.” “As
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
This title will appeal to a wide range of civil engineering readers including graduate students, urban planners, engineers and social science practitioners interested in learning about the direction of RSB research. Reston, Va. –
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 18, 2023
. — Buildings made of mass timber – layers of wood bonded together – are gaining popularity as greener and faster alternatives to concrete and steel structures. National Science Foundation. The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. Firefighter Paul Kerwin remembers he and his company rescuing his fellow Borough of Union Beach, New Jersey neighbors on that day, “Sandy was quite an experience.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 16, 2023
. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake and the 1999 magnitude 7.7
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 4, 2023
A presentation on the project is being delivered and the award presented at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , October 31 – November 3 in Seattle. We are very proud of the part we played in being able to bring new life to such an iconic structure,” says Michael Oakland, Ph.D., vice president, Thornton Tomasetti. “We
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 3, 2024
WASHINGTON —The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has awarded the 2024 Edwin F. School of Engineering, an ASME Fellow, and a member of the ASME Foundation board of directors. In addition, the Foundation announced it has established the Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr., Church Medal to Oscar Barton, Jr., Mitchell, Jr.,
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project. All of the new facilities will include new systems, tie-ins, and related infrastructure. Hill International, Inc.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 7, 2023
CHICAGO, July 5, 2023 – The PCI Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Ray Clark as its new executive director. In his new role, Clark will work closely with the Board of Directors and Foundation supporters to propel the organization to new heights.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) President Gianfranco Di Cicco recognized three DFI members with President’s Awards at the DFI 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Aurora, Colorado, this past October. Hawthorne, N.J. The awards were presented on behalf of Di Cicco by incoming DFI President James Johnson. Mary Ellen Large, P.E.,
Construction Daily News
MAY 27, 2024
This is especially true in commercial construction, where water damage can compromise the longevity, safety, and energy efficiency of the entire structure. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
In a rapidly changing world, maintaining and improving our transportation infrastructure’s resilience and sustainability has become a critical concern for civil engineers. In the context of road and bridge embankments, protecting these structures can be of paramount significance to the safety and welfare of the public.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 18, 2024
The project team, led by STV as the overall task lead and subconsultant to Chen Ryan Associates (CRA), will design plans to replace the existing TPSS while minimizing impacts and delays to the system, maintaining the operational efficiency of MTS’s extensive 65-mile track network and keeping the system’s 300,000 weekday trips on schedule.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Third Avenue Bridge was selected for its four character-defining features: Cast-in-place Melan Arch System construction, which encases steel trusses in concrete; Classic Revival aesthetic treatment on piers, the projecting pedestrian bays and ornamental railing added in 1939; Reverse S-curve alignment.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
The digital twin produced hyper-accurate renderings that reflected data gleaned from a laser scan of the site after the foundation slabs were poured. The factory-built product was a complete structural package (called ONE Frame in Agorus’ nomenclature), including walls, floors, stairs, ceilings, and roofs. What About Design?
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 10, 2023
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — The American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Board and the Dr. William W. This award honors innovative railway engineering procedures, projects and products and the individuals who have created and successfully applied them to the railroad industry.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
In partnership with Gyroscope and Jordan Foster Construction, Arup, Exigo, and Snøhetta provided architecture and engineering services for La Nube, which is located in Downtown El Paso’s Arts District and was designed to engage visitors of all ages. We are honored to contribute to such a significant project for our community.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 9, 2024
CHICAGO —Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is pleased to announce The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) selected Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City as this year’s Juror’s Favorite/Most Innovative Structure. It opened in September 2023.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 3, 2024
Composed of fitted, hollow glass units that establish a compression-dominant structure, the bridge is a proposition for future manufacturing that minimizes construction impact and carbon emissions. foot-long structure will stretch over a reflective work of art by Romain Crelier. Installed in CMoG’s Special Projects Gallery, the 32.8-foot-long
Strong Tie
MAY 7, 2024
Modern design and construction practices use structural connectors to form a continuous load path. This construction method uses connectors and structural screws to create solid connections reinforcing a structure against wind, seismic, and other load forces all the way from the roof down to the foundation.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing. A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 28, 2018
Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Developed on reclaimed land, the museum’s foundation rests below the water table, subjecting foundations to highly aggressive chloride and sulfate conditions that can quickly deteriorate the concrete and significantly reduce the life of the structure. Phillip.fry@gc….
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 6, 2024
Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Roadway Project Manager, Michael Baker International Located in the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in North Georgia, the Elachee Nature Science Center is an education center that serves more than 35,000 students from over 35 school systems and an additional 30,000 visitors to the museum and preserve each year. By Chad Havens, P.E.,
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 27, 2023
Leading marine construction contractor, Red7Marine, has recently completed the installation of three nearshore artificial nesting structures along the East Coast of England on behalf of Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind. This nearshore artificial nesting structure project is the first of its kind.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Perhaps the tools or systems being used in each phase do not talk to one another, or the data being generated in one phase is incompatible with the structure of the data in the next phase. The same FMI study reported that 90 percent of the total data its accounts produce during engineering and construction is unstructured.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
— McKim & Creed, a leading engineering and geospatial services firm, is pleased to announce David Quinn as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). “His strong educational foundation combined with extensive professional experience positions him well to contribute significantly to our firm.”
Roads Online
OCTOBER 7, 2024
McConnell Dowell’s scope of work included the construction of a new wharf, revetment, quay wall, nine dolphins, wharf furniture, main equipment foundations, and marine loading arm platform structures. Image courtesy of McConnell Dowell. To watch and learn more about the project, click here.
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