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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new bridge spans an agricultural drainage ditch, allowing trail users to safely cross when seasonally wet and muddy conditions are present without causing landscape erosion or damage, in an area of the park known as Schunnemunk Meadows. The cadets finished the fabrication and erected the bridge by hand and did a great job.”

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. On-Site Construction Staging & Storage Doug Hardin , P.E., Tamarack Grove Engineering Brian J. Sielaff , P.E.,

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Shaping Industries with Artistry: The Evolution of Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication

UK Construction Blog

The post Shaping Industries with Artistry: The Evolution of Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the heart of industrial progress lies a silent yet powerful force: custom stainless steel fabrication. Custom stainless steel blenders become the alchemists behind uniformity.

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Mailboxes for Modern Urban Landscapes

UK Construction Blog

The post Mailboxes for Modern Urban Landscapes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In vibrant cityscapes, where the pulse of the metropolis beats strongest, an often-overlooked element of urban design, the USPS community mailboxes , play a pivotal role in weaving our communities’ aesthetic and functional fabric.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress. Albuquerque, New Mexico Project Team : Owner: Bernalillo County, New Mexico Civil Engineer: Bohannan Huston and Molzen Corbin General Contractor: AUI Inc. Construction Management Co.:

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Harvard University’s new building features hydroformed facade for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. The facade’s stainless-steel material is both delicate and lightweight, mimicking the qualities of fabric.