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Helical staircases provide alternatives for vertical circulation in buildings. Due to their curved and elegant nature, they inspire awe and admiration whenever they are...
Building Construction Industry Reacts to Weird Slab Collapse
A lot of engineers and builders from all over the world have reacted to the weird partial collapse of a concrete slab in...
See how this Cantilever Design Problem was Solved
I came across an Instagram post on the design of reinforced concrete cantilever beams that forms part of a modern residential dwelling. According to...
Core Curriculum for Civil Engineering Undergraduate Programs
Civil engineers oversee the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure. Although civil engineering undergraduate programs differ from university to university, some core...
Strengthening Flat Slabs against Punching Shear
Punching shear is one of the most critical failure modes in flat slabs, characterized by its catastrophic and brittle nature. In existing buildings, there...
Bending Moment Diagrams for Frames
In the field of structural engineering, understanding the internal forces acting on framed structures is important for the design of such structures. Among these...
Form Finding in Tensile Membrane Structures
Tensile membrane structures, characterized by their lightweight and expressive forms, have captivated architects and engineers for decades. However, achieving their desired shape while ensuring...
Akon’s Smart City Construction set to Begin in 2021 near Dakar, Senegal
Senegalese-American R&B singer Akon, is moving forward with plans to build a US$6 billion smart city in his country of birth, Senegal. Having finalized...
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