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raSmith Receives State and National Structural Engineering Awards for UW-Madison Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone

Civil + Structural Engineer

raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has received state and national structural engineering excellence awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Both awards honor the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone. BROOKFIELD, Wis.

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A Visit to the Cairo Monorail

Civil + Structural Engineer

After reporting on the Cairo Monorail’s progress over the last several years, Civil+Structural Engineer Media recently had the opportunity to visit the project and experience firsthand the progress being made on this transformational transportation project. Largest span on the EoN line under construction.

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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/31/2023 - 06:29 Voice of the Brand Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Thermal imaging shows cold bands at those transitions when IMPs are not used.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Here is an example of the concept of adaptive reuse, the surge in pickleballs popularity, notable examples of temporary installations, and the challenges of zoning, permitting and logistics in creating such facilities. Adaptive reuse refers to repurposing existing structures or land for a use different from its original intent.

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Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

Construction Specifier

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional. Structural support.

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Enhancing the I-5

Civil + Structural Engineer

The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps. Widening seven existing bridge structures between SR-14 and Parker Road. LUKE CAROTHERS is the Editor of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine.

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Structural Lightweight Concrete: A Game-Changer for Longevity and Sustainability in Bridge Deck Repairs

Civil + Structural Engineer

Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient. Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) sidelines these issues.