When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

Energy-efficiency retrofits and warehouse growth are boosting roofing, cladding and insulated metal panels, while lightweight polymers and corrosion-resistant sheets gain traction.Dublin, Sept. 23, ...

We've heard how 3D-printed concrete buildings can be constructed quickly and easily, but could there be an even faster and simpler method? According to American inventor Alex Bell, there most ...

Acquire the ability to perform design tasks for building structures. Study advanced connections, complex structures, and system-level building design. Learn advanced techniques to evaluate structures ...

Construction 3D printing has been in the headlines for a few years now, but most attention grabs are misleading. “A 3D printed house in 24 hours!” really means that a large concrete extruder has 3D ...