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One River North: Blending Nature with Urban Innovation
- Sep, 04, 2024
- Structural Design Structural Systems News On Projects / Industry News On Publications
- United States, Colorado
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Denver, Colorado, is known for its unique blend of urban living and outdoor lifestyle, thanks to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. One River North, a striking new residential tower, embodies this...
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Preserving the Past, Building the Future: Refurbishing the IBM Building
- Aug, 26, 2024
- Structural Design Sustainable Development Green Infrastructure News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom, London
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The iconic IBM Building, a hallmark of brutalist architecture on London’s South Bank, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Originally completed in 1983 and designed by Sir Denys Lasdun, the bui...
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Enhancing Mass Timber Construction: New CLT Design Solutions
- Aug, 05, 2024
- Structure Types Wood Structures Structural Design News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Rise of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is gaining rapid popularity in the United States and worldwide. This engineered wood product is part of a broader construction m...
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Fengyi Bridge: A New Icon of Engineering Excellence in Xi'an
- Jul, 18, 2024
- Bridge Design Structural Design General Construction News On Projects / Industry
- China, Xi'An
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The Fengyi Bridge, inaugurated in May, stands as a monumental achievement in civil engineering and urban design. Located in the Xi’an High-tech Industries Development Zone, this bridge is not only th...
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Steel-Framed Curtain Walls: Engineering Marvel at Oklahoma’s Eco-Friendly Bank
- Jun, 27, 2024
- Structural Design Structural Optimization Structural Systems Steel Structures News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Oklahoma
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
The First United Bank has recently opened a new, state-of-the-art building in Moore, Oklahoma, designed by the renowned global architecture firm Gensler. This new facility not only aims to serve the...
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The Legacy and Evolution of Braced Tube Structures
- Jun, 20, 2024
- Structural Design Structural Optimization Structural System Identification News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In 1968, the John Hancock Center's construction reached its zenith, marking a milestone that transformed Chicago's skyline and the field of tall building design and engineering. The "braced tube" str...
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Catastrophic Collapse of a Log-Building Lodge: A Forensic Analysis for Civil Engineers
- May, 28, 2024
- Forensic Engineering Structural Design General Construction Snow And Rain Loads News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Publications
- Rocky Mountains
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In the high alpine environment of the Rocky Mountains, a vacation resort faced an unexpected disaster. Despite adequate structural design and a less-than-design snow event, a commercial lodge structu...
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Züblin Constructs 'World First' Load-Bearing Concrete Walls with 3D Printer
- May, 09, 2024
- Structural Design Concrete Structures Construction Management General Construction News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry
- Germany, Stuttgart
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
In a pioneering development in construction technology, Züblin, a leading Germany-based construction engineering company and a subsidiary of both Putzmeister and Strabag, has made headlines by constr...
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Mass Timber in Affordable Housing
- May, 08, 2024
- Structural Design Walls Structural Behavior General Construction News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Connecticut
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Mass timber is earning its place not only in high-end projects but also in affordable housing, where it offers sustainability and aesthetic benefits. A standout example is the 340+ Dixwell project, w...
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Future's Floating City: Addressing climate challenges!
- Apr, 18, 2024
- Sustainable Development Structural Optimization Construction Management Energy Engineering General Construction Structural Design News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Authored by: TheCivilEngineer.org
Luca Curci Architects, collaborating with Tim Fu Design, introduces Floating City, an innovative project aiming to provide sustainable urban living for 50,000 people. This joint effort, supported by...
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