For The Shear Stress of It
A continuing series of articles on fundamental structural engineering analyses. Stress Isn't…
A Flying Buttress Never Leaves the Ground
A flying buttress may sound like military aircraft, but actually is a…
How to Use a Jackhammer
The jackhammer is a versatile drill that may be powered hydraulically, electrically,…
U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place: Wonders of Material Engineering
The U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place are two very different buildings…
An Introduction to Earthquake Engineering: Goals, Technology, and Research Methods
Earthquake engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that influences the life…
Base Isolation in Seismic Engineering
In this age of technological evolution, the field of seismic engineering has…
Pavement Maintenance: Pounds of Prevention vs. Tons of Cure
Ever hit a pothole at 70mph? To paraphrase Ben Franklin, do a…
