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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. million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

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Trimble Announces 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project was characterized by the high level of detail of the model (LOD400) with highly-detailed steel structures and precast concrete elements. This took strong collaboration and coordination between Ramboll as the main structural engineer and Peikko (the steel frame producer).

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Setting a higher standard for flush-frame connections

Construction Specifier

Steel joists with flush-frame connections offer up to 35 percent weight savings compared to wide-flange beams, while providing equivalent floor stiffness and vibration performance. These standards for flush-frame end connections reduce design time, accelerate joist and girder fabrication, and streamline erection.

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

Apart from a weathering steel “rain jacket” on the exterior and concrete flooring, the interior surfaces showcase the natural beauty of exposed wood, eliminating the need for additional finishes or fireproofing. The architect claims it to be Oregon’s first all-wood project.

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Construction Price Trends – Q2 2023

The MCP Group

Plumbing/HVAC Market: COSTS TRENDING We anticipate cost and supply issues with plumbing and HVAC trades well into 2023. The use of smart technology and a focus on sustainability is becoming very popular in the plumbing industry. Structural steel is everywhere. Labor shortages will continue for the trades as well.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

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. Steel Connections for Revit - This is similar conceptually to what has been done for MEP Fabrication.

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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.