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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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University of North Carolina Charlotte Academic Complex completes

BD+C

Upgrades began in 2015 and included improvements to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, the installation of a fire protection system, improvement to accessibility, the addition of interior finishes and exterior windows, and addressed minor building settlement. .

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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#80: Transitioning to the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

There are bound to be some fits and starts in implementing the transition – a subject the legislation adopting the 2015 codes did not address, and which is therefore left to the municipalities to deal with. of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 Section 107.3.2 Don’t expect consistency here.

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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

This is not your father’s CAD system. While the BIM may demonstrate how the plumbing, HVAC, electrical and anything else can all fit in a given space without clashes, the tighter the space the more important each trade’s means and methods will become in order to make it all fit. 2015), is worth a read.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Autodesk released Revit 2016 R2 like they did with Revit 2015 the year before. Calculate pressure drop for taps - To improve the existing task of calculating pressure drop in a duct system, you can associate an ASHRAE table for duct tap fittings. has finally been tackled.

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Top 10 Water Tank Brands in India

CivilJungle

From introducing ‘The unique Wirelock system’ in uPVC Column Pipes, to launching the Yellow Seal Technology in India for the first time, Ashirvad has always been at the forefront of technology. SWR System. These include Cross- Laminated Films, HMHD Films, Multilayer Films, SWR Piping Systems, and more. Plastic Piping System.