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

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The Pro Builder

JULY 3, 2023

How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon ibush Mon, 07/03/2023 - 17:25 Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home Andrew Shipp A silent poison, a fatal gas, an invisible killer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

Flangan received her bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering and a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering from North Carolina State University. After receiving her master’s degree, she worked with several small- to medium-size firms in a range of positions including engineering, marketing and materials testing.

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BDC Network

JULY 19, 2024

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam. See Figure 1.)

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CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Constructing a foundation is among the most crucial steps for any building project because it bears the entire structure’s load. The structural support a foundation offers guarantees a building’s longevity and integrity, avoiding uneven settling and possible damage. Outlined below are four mistakes to avoid when building a foundation.

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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. These seven super columns alone support the entire above-grade PAC NYC superstructure.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2024

By: Andrew Martin, Senior Product Manager with Marley Engineered Products In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 27, 2024

With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems. Some common culprits include strong winds, extreme interior/exterior temperature differences, stack effect, imbalances between supply/exhaust air systems, and hydrostatic forces.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Introduction of Civil Engineer Software: There is multifarious software accessible which are utilized in Civil Engineering. The Civil Engineering Softwares are surging manifold day by day. Here could be a list of SOFTWARE which are outrageously employed by many Civil Engineers all round the world. Autocad Civil 3d-.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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. The structural engineer of record, Ruby + Associates, designed a completely freestanding 200-ft tall tower with slip connections to the existing structure.

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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.,

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Plant & Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

PSR Turnkey Solutions is a leading civil engineering and construction company committed to building a better future for local communities in the UK, with a focus on building infrastructure for the rapidly expanding renewable energyindustry as well as for drainage projects. The new machines comprise a Bobcat E19 1.9 tonne and two E27z 2.7

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

To tackle this acoustic challenge, Provost and his team went on a walkthrough at the same time as the architecture and engineering team. One of the major challenges stemmed from the site’s adjacency to a main campus entry point, which introduced noise via the major pedestrian thoroughfare and a dumpster pickup spot.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

Consider factors such as size, style, layout, number of rooms, and special features like outdoor spaces, basements, or energy-saving systems. You’ll need to factor in costs for land purchase, permits, fees, architectural and engineering services, and potential landscaping. Budgeting Setting a realistic budget is critical.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 24, 2024

Some of the integrated sustainable design strategies include energy efficient exterior walls, foundations, roof, windows and doors, enhanced air quality ventilation systems, a rooftop solar renewable energy canopy, solar battery backup, and recycled water infrastructure, as well as engineered walks and ramps.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2024

It provides a sturdy foundation for framing basement walls and finishing the space. Bench footing is a foundation used to support walls in a basement when converting the space into a living area. It involves installing a continuous concrete footing or foundation to support the basement walls and reinforce the structure.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Support of excavation and foundation structural design Support of excavation (SOE) is a common approach to enable the construction of below-grade building space. Consequently, the SOE system and its features are integral to the blindside waterproofing system. Schofield, PE, Sam S. Zalok, PE, and John N.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2022

They make thick walls with a mixture of clay-rich mud, shredded straw and limestone slurry. Impulse hammers then pound the material in, creating 12-inch-thick walls that when dry are heavy and durable. The company says Terran walls regulate indoor humidity, enhance air quality and eliminate costly climate-control systems.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Role of Commercial Retaining Walls in Soil Containment In the realm of industrial-grade landscaping, commercial retaining walls play a pivotal role. Choosing the Right Materials for Soil Containment Selecting the appropriate materials for soil containment structures like retaining walls is critical.

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Strong Tie

JUNE 27, 2024

As part of the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) Converging Design project , Simpson Strong-Tie collaborated with several universities to perform a series of outdoor shake table tests on a six-story hybrid structural steel and mass timber structure at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).

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BDC Network

MAY 19, 2023

Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. The Importance of Shear Walls A stud wall by itself, without bracing such as that provided by wood structural panels, has very little stiffness.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

As the popularity of timber frame construction continues to rise in the UK, understanding the intricacies of timber frame external wall construction details UK becomes increasingly important. Short Summary Understand the theory of timber frame external wall construction, including studs and sheathing, ventilation membranes and cladding.

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2021

It has a 1-kilowatt solar power system and a backup generator for electricity, a propane radiant in-floor heating system and a Rumford fireplace for heat, and a constructed wetland for natural wastewater treatment. This home is different because it’s a structural cob house, so the 2-foot thick walls are load-bearing.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

As explained by Melbourne VIC , retrofitting can address issues such as outdated systems, structural weaknesses, and compliance with modern standards. This can involve installing new insulation, upgrading windows and doors, and implementing advanced HVAC systems.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

All residential and commercial buildings require sturdy, reliable foundations to remain structurally sound over decades of shifting soil, erosion, changing weather patterns, and typical wear-and-tear. But even modern engineering and construction cannot always prevent foundational issues from emerging.

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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. It crosses both the Upper St.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 5, 2024

As architect-of-record, Stantec designed all six schools and specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the health, safety, well-being, comfort, productivity and success of students and staff. The Blueprint Schools program is a model for school systems across this nation.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. Just about any finish that can be applied to a floor or wall surface can be used on the panels.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 7, 2021

The Inverted Arch Footing is built in areas where the carrying or bearing capacity of the soil is very low and the load of the building is concentrated on the walls and digging is not possible. This is not a typical type of foundation. Inverted Arch Footing is built between the two foundation walls.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

As a result, resilient design has grown into an industrywide movement calling on engineers, architects, environmental consultants, and other design professionals to create buildings that not only withstand severe storms like hurricanes and tornadoes, but also remain habitable under extreme weather circumstances.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The following examples illustrate how many transit systems are tackling these challenges. Phillip.fry@gc…. April 03, 2018.

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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. In addition, several levees and flood walls will be constructed to keep tidal water from entering the community. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2023

Birdsong has been a Senior System Design Engineer, Vice President of A/V Design, and a Senior Tech Consultant, all in the Dallas market. “My In doing so, we will build trust and a positive reputation that will solidify our foundation to grow within the DFW market.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 27, 2023

The structures comprise of a monopile foundation and internal grouted jacket, each monopile weighs in excess of 30t and has an embedded depth below seabed of 30m. Navigation lights and systems were also installed. Each structure is purpose-built, bespoke, and specific to the landscape characteristics of each location.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A facility should also include weight training technologies for performance analytics, specialized equipment and furniture, audiovisual/sound systems, branding, and graphics enhancements as well as thoughtful HVAC, lighting, and hygienic elements and upgrades.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather, and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies. From Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, many cities are contending with government and school buildings from the last century, built with solid masonry bearing walls. What is Overcladding?

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