Tall buildings represent a pinnacle of modern engineering and architectural ingenuity, embodying the vertical expansion of urban environments and the quest for sustainable densification. The design of ...

Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames can eliminate fire protection on up to half of a building’s floor beams, according to a two-year study of PBSFD. Still, structural engineers ...

Civil/Structural engineers design and maintain buildings, bridges, and other structures constructed from various materials (concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and reinforced plastics). They use modern ...

Comprehensive guidance about the design of permanent bamboo structures has been published by the Institution of Structural ...

Diagrid structural systems, characterised by their diagonal grid of intersecting members, represent a significant advancement in the design and construction of tall buildings. These systems offer ...

The country’s eyes have been on Surfside, Fla., for months now as search crews and investigators continue looking for answers in the wake of the tragic condominium building collapse. As details of the ...

Engineering is an exciting field that is constantly evolving with new discoveries and advances in building technology and application. Along with the entire field evolving, each specialty, such as ...

In today’s design-conscious world, structure is no longer hidden behind walls, it’s part of the story a home tells. The idea of “Home Structure Design with Depth” goes beyond engineering safety and ...

Simulation of wind flows around the model of Austin’s 321 West 6th Street illustrates the E-SE wind direction that resulted in the largest cross-wind response on the 58-story high-rise. The hotter the ...

Significant updates include a new sustainability appendix that reflects modern construction practices; revised requirements for post-installed reinforcing bars; and ...

Last week’s deadly collapse of a 12-story oceanfront condominium in a small town on the same barrier island as Miami Beach, Fla., is raising concerns among structural engineers and designers about how ...