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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. Modern unpiloted systems include robotics with sensors that can be deployed on a schedule and a specific path.

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Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project

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Timberlab, a Swinerton subsidiary, supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.

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Kistler’s largest WIM installation in the world slated for Providence, Rhode Island, to monitor structural health of aging bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

that is proactively using advanced technology to help maintain the structural health of its critical bridge, the Washington Bridge. Comprehensive sensor based SHM solution from Kistler offer real-time data for bridge structural condition monitoring to enable RIDOT to perform predictive analyses and more timely preventative maintenance.

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Seismic Rehabilitation in a Challenging Location

Civil + Structural Engineer

Houston, TX – Accessing hard-to-reach locations is not a new challenge faced by installers of Fyfe’s Tyfo structural strengthening solutions, but one project, located deep in the Andes mountains of South America, proved to beat all other projects when it came to testing access and logistics.

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JOG: Transforming structural re-levelling

Roads Online

Mainmarks JOG computer-controlled, multipoint injection system is helping to re-level entire structures across several industries. Joe Glanville, General Manager of Mainmark in Australia, explains how the system works and why this approach is so innovative. JOG injection circuit installation. Images: Mainmark.

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The Evolution of Bridge Construction: Safer, Faster, Smarter

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Dan Straub, Civil Segment Manager at PERI USA Why Innovative Formwork Systems Are Key to Enhancing Bridge Construction Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public transportation. Even more alarming: Seven percent are structurally deficient.

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Simpson Strong-Tie Promotes Annie Kao to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has promoted Annie Kao to a newly created position of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement. Our engineered structural products and solutions are recognized for helping structures resist high winds, hurricanes and seismic forces.