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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

New micropiles were drilled to support the tower foundations and massive structural steel columns were set in place to support the tall tower. With the asymmetrical loading of the tower elements, the steel structure was erected out of plumb so that once it was fully assembled and loaded the tower would right itself and become level.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. Generic Connections (Structure) - To facilitate the exchange of information between engineers, detailers, and fabricators about a connection between steel framing elements, Revit supports placing generic steel connections.

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Best Practices for Metal Duct System Design

CCR Magazine

This article will explore key considerations, energy efficiency opportunities, fabrication best practices, and the importance of specialized Metal Duct Design training for engineers on duct system implementation. Ductwork Materials The ductwork typically consists of sheet metal components fabricated from galvanized steel or aluminum.

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What Is Rebar Size and Rebar Diameters

CivilJungle

A rebar is a steel bar that is used in the concrete to provide extra strength to the structure. Carbon steel rebar. Stainless steel rebar. Welded wire fabric (WWF) rebars. Carbon Steel Rebar. In commercial and residential projects nowadays the most usable rebar is carbon steel rebar. Stainless Steel Rebar.

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10 Erosion Control Methods for Construction Sites

Construction Daily News

The flotation devices that stabilise turbidity curtains consist of water-resistant fabrics, so you don’t have to worry about long-term water damage. The main appeal of MSE walls is their simple and fast installation since most of the wall consists of soil and other natural materials instead of only concrete.

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Q&A: How Industrialized Construction Is Reverse Engineering the Construction Process?: Told from the JE Dunn Perspective? ?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

By morning, I was a civil engineering student and worked in a steel fabrication facility by night. The mechanical, structural steel, and precast trades are “industrialized” because most work happens in fabrication facilities, offsite.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress. One interesting aspect of the project modified to allow long-term benefits to the area was the modification of the under-dock slope protection system.