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Role of Structural Engineers in Designing Earthquake-Resistant Buildings

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As someone who has experienced first-hand the devastation that an earthquake can cause, a structural engineer would always be interested in learning about how buildings can be designed to better withstand these natural disasters.

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Understanding the Difference Between Design-Assist & Delegated Design

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Understanding the Difference Between Design-Assist & Delegated Design. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 15:47.

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How do structural engineers assist in designing buildings that can withstand earthquakes?

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As someone who has experienced first-hand the devastation that an earthquake can cause, I am always interested in learning about how buildings can be designed to better withstand these natural disasters. The post How do structural engineers assist in designing buildings that can withstand earthquakes?

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Maximize Project Budgets With Value Engineering

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Maximize Project Budgets With Value Engineering. And the best way to stretch a budget without losing quality is by value engineering. . . With value engineering, teams consider alternative systems and materials that create value and flexibility within project budgets. Need to brush up on your value engineering skills?

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What are the considerations an engineer must keep in mind when designing a new structure?

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The design of a structure is a vital and high-stakes process. It requires an engineer to consider loads, stresses, and forces at every step in the process. An engineer must also consider the structure’s environment and how it will interact with other structures nearby. appeared first on The Constructor.

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Factors Influencing Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures

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While the majority of civil engineering structures are designed assuming static loads, neglecting the effects of dynamic loads can be problematic, particularly in the case of seismic events such as earthquakes. This […] The post Factors Influencing Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures appeared first on The Constructor.

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Engineering the Digitalized Jobsite

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Last week, Autodesk announced the official closing of its acquisition of BuildingConnected, an online bid management solution designed to serve general contractors and subcontractors. The tech solution facilitates a more streamlined bidding process and gives users access to a network of industry contacts.