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For The Shear Stress of It
A continuing series of articles on fundamental structural engineering analyses. Stress Isn’t Always Normal The last article discussed tensile and…
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A Flying Buttress Never Leaves the Ground
A flying buttress may sound like military aircraft, but actually is a structural stonework support popularized during the Gothic era.…
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How to Use a Jackhammer
The jackhammer is a versatile drill that may be powered hydraulically, electrically, or pneumatically. It is used for drilling rocks,…
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U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place: Wonders of Material Engineering
The U.S. Steel Tower and PPG Place are two very different buildings to look at in downtown Pittsburgh. However, they…
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Strain Can Be Stressful
What do pasta, muscles, and a roof truss have in common? They all can be strained, although only one experiences…
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An Introduction to Earthquake Engineering: Goals, Technology, and Research Methods
Earthquake engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that influences the life and property of all human beings. It is…
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Base Isolation in Seismic Engineering
In this age of technological evolution, the field of seismic engineering has a reputation for creative thinking and advanced technology…
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Soil Compaction Equipment
A variety of equipment is used for soil compaction. A road roller is one of the main items of equipment…
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Tension and Compression, the Yin and Yang of Structural Engineering
A continuing series of articles on fundamental structural engineering analyses. In this article the tensile and compressive stress in structural…
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So You Want To Build a Structure
This is the first in a series of articles reviewing specific structural engineering basics and design processes. In this introductory…
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Application of Moment of Force in Structural Engineering
One of the fundamental engineering analyses performed for structural applications is determining the moment of force. Unexpected twisting or turning…
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Selecting Fasteners for Structural Applications
Joining individual and assembled elements together is the bread and butter of structural engineering. A crucial part in many of…