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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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Total Station in Surveying | Operations of Surveying | Advantage & Disadvantage of Surveying | Types of Surveying | Uses of Surveying

CivilJungle

What Is a Total Station in Surveying? The most frequently used surveying instrument today is the total station (As per below figure No1). When the Digital theodolite has been used with a built-in electronic distance-measuring unit, the birth of this new concept in fully automated surveying started.

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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

The Foundations of Accurate Planning Accurate planning begins with a thorough understanding of the construction site. Land surveys are an essential component of this phase. These surveys provide precise data on property lines, topography, and existing structures.

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Engineering Excellence: Math Behind Perfect Hardscape Design

CCR Magazine

When implementing backyard interlocking and design solutions , success lies in the mathematical foundations. Modern residential backyard interlocking systems have evolved far beyond simple paver placement, incorporating advanced geometric principles that ensure flawless execution. </p>

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McCarthy Completes Pile Drive on Port of Beaumont Main Street Terminal

Civil + Structural Engineer

McCarthy’s project scope includes demolition of a collapsed dock structure and construction of a new state-of-the-art general cargo dock with a roll on/roll off terminal. McCarthy used an unmanned hydrographic survey vessel to assist in the identification of the underwater dock debris and used divers and cranes to remove all remaining debris.

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raSmith Cold-Formed Steel Structural Engineering Projects Earn Design Excellence Awards; raSmith’s Pat Ford Receives John P. Matsen Distinguished Service Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

. — 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). Matsen Distinguished Service Award.

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STV Partners with San Diego MTS to Revamp Vital Transit Infrastructure Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.