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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

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If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. There is a lot of overlap between their functions, but they generally handle different aspects of construction projects.

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How to properly assess structural wind damage

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How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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University of Michigan explores low-carbon construction with robot-built pavilion

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The Robotically Fabricated Structure is the result of a project by the Adel Design Research (ADR) Laboratory at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. Custom algorithms were used to calculate the optimal arrangement for the timber 2x4s, removing the need for any larger beams within the structure.

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Peter Markos models timber Monocoque Cabin on world war two fighter plane

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Nestled beside the surrounding woodland, the cabin is wrapped by an external skin or 'monocoque' – similar to an eggshell – that draws on structural systems used within the aerospace and automotive industries. The structure draws aerospace and automative construction techniques Measuring 3.3-metres-wide, metres-wide, 3.5-metres-tall

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A Mother and Daughter Share an Expanded Weatherboard Cottage That’s Still Just 807 Square Feet

Dwell

Project Details: Location: Yarraville, Victoria, Australia Architecture and Interior Design: OOF! The resulting house is compact but airy, filled with sun and color, and exploits the best of a narrow site in the heart of industrial Melbourne."

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Robert Hutchinson Architecture converts 1950s Seattle building into event space

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On the front elevation, the team installed new windows and a modern garage door. A cage-like neon light installation features in the kitchen Concrete flooring is found on the ground level, while stained plywood was used in the mezzanine.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

The National Benevolent Association constructed Olive Plaza during the late 1970s as a HUD Section 202 project. Popular at the time of its construction, the lift slab technique has since fallen from favor. Column reinforcement installed as part of the 2014-2016 seismic upgrade project (my photo).