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  • However, little has been said about the consequences of such shifts and decisions in terms of building architecture and structural design, especially in seismic-prone regions. (mdpi.com)
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  • This research also demonstrates a growing trend in structural engineering to move towards buildings that can be occupiable after an extreme loading scenario (fire, seismic, column removal). (berkeley.edu)
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  • We hypothesized that elastin may also provide significant load support under elongation transverse to the primary collagen axis and shear along the collagen axis. (bvsalud.org)
  • The magnitudes of the elastin contribution to peak transverse and shear stress were approximately 0.03 MPa, as compared to 2 MPa for axial tensile tests, suggesting that elastin provides a highly anisotropic contribution to the mechanical response of ligament and is the dominant structural protein resisting transverse and shear deformation of the tissue. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, any structure such as automotive automobile frames, aircraft components, machine frames, and other mechanical or structural systems contain beam structures that are designed to carry lateral loads are analyzed similarly. (nature.com)
  • While typical civil engineering structures include large buildings, bridges and dams, graduates with a specialization in structural engineering may also be concerned with designing the structures of machinery, vehicles, aircraft and spacecraft. (mcgill.ca)
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  • Maximum load at fracture was recorded, and equations for simple (monolayer) and composite (bilayer) structures were used to calculate the flexural strength. (bvsalud.org)
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  • The specimens resisted gravity loads at large vertical displacements near midspan (approximately a ratio of span length over 20) without collapse under fire loading. (nist.gov)
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  • Mechanical loading is composed of stress and strain. (saveourbones.com)
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  • I worked on a variety of commercial buildings in Canada, designing reinforced concrete and structural steel systems to resist wind, snow, and earthquake loads. (uwo.ca)
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  • February 2, 2018 - A dozen structural steel projects have earned recognition in the 2018 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2) . (ffjournal.net)
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  • Upon reviewing the as-built drawings for the tunnel to determine its plan location and elevation - both of which were later validated via test pits dug by Lendlease Turner before heavy construction began - the structural elevations were set so that they rose from west to east to support the various program spaces and maintain clearance above the tunnel structure. (asce.org)
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  • Structural engineers are concerned with the conception, analysis, design and construction of components or assemblies to resist loads arising from internal and external forces. (mcgill.ca)
  • The Technology Inventory contains many technologies related to structural issues, and the ToolBase information portal provides authoritative documents about structural knowledge, materials, and construction. (pathnet.org)
  • The benefits of ICF house construction considered in this study are structural safety, comfort, energy efficiency, and durability. (pathnet.org)
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  • Construction (AISC), the IDEAS 2 awards recognize outstanding achievements in engineering and architecture on steel-framed building projects throughout the U.S. The award is the highest honor bestowed on building projects by the structural steel industry in the U.S. and recognizes the importance of teamwork, coordination and collaboration in fostering successful construction projects. (bdcnetwork.com)
  • Farrat are specialists in thermal, acoustic and structural isolation within the Construction industry. (istructe.org)
  • With over 60 years' experience in the design and manufacture of building construction solutions, Farrat's niche knowledge of materials science and building physics has been at the heart of the development of Structural Thermal Breaks that can deliver consistent and safe structural performance, whilst minimising the impact of thermal bridges. (istructe.org)
  • A breakdown of what to consider when designing structural steel connections is contained within the Farrat Structural Thermal Break Technical Guide and supporting SCI, Steel Construction Institute assessment document . (istructe.org)
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  • Conducted annually by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the IDEAS2 award is the highest honor bestowed on building projects by the U.S. structural steel industry and recognizes excellence and innovation in the use of structural steel on building projects across the country. (ffjournal.net)
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  • This has resulted in greater levels of insulation in planar elements of a building envelope, leading to more noticeable and detrimental effects of those 'hard to treat' details such as structural penetrations. (istructe.org)
  • It's a structural deformation of bone material. (saveourbones.com)
  • Strain, at its simplest, can be measured by magnitude- how much structural deformation occurs at the site of stress. (saveourbones.com)
  • Strain magnitude is a measure of how much structural deformation occurs. (saveourbones.com)
  • Elastin is a highly extensible structural protein network that provides near-elastic resistance to deformation in biological tissues. (bvsalud.org)
  • The load-deflection curves were obtained for slabs using a four-point bending method. (researchgate.net)
  • When looking at the loading due to wind loads on the bridge the main portion that is important to analyze is the main spans. (wikipedia.org)
  • Because the two main spans are relative short the wind loading is insignificant. (wikipedia.org)
  • The wind loads however would be accounted for due to the outward bend of the towers that support the tension cables. (wikipedia.org)
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  • Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks take the form of flat plates of custom dimensions, which provide Structural Engineers with the freedom to design building connections requiring thermal isolation to standard codes, with simple configuration. (istructe.org)
  • How do I design connections incorporating Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks? (istructe.org)
  • In addition, the panel awarded a Presidential Award of Excellence in Engineering to one project for structural engineering accomplishment. (bdcnetwork.com)
  • In addition, the panel awarded a Presidential Award of Excellence in Engineering to two projects for structural engineering accomplishment. (ffjournal.net)
  • The stress fractures (SFs) are a common condition in athletes and military recruits, characterized by partial fracture caused by repetitive applications of stresses that are lower than the stress required to fracture the bone in a single loading. (hindawi.com)
  • The replacement of hematoma by this structural network adds stability to the fracture site. (medscape.com)
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  • The load paths in this structure are somewhat easy to follow. (wikipedia.org)
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  • It is a structural ceramic material that has high hardness and wear resistance. (mis-asia.com)
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  • Each specimen was subjected to gravity loading using hydraulic actuators and 4000 kW compartment fires produced using natural gas-fueled burners. (nist.gov)
  • This study evaluated the characteristics of the fire loading and thermal and structural responses of the specimens. (nist.gov)
  • This blog from Farrat addresses the most common questions asked by Structural Engineers when specifying Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks. (istructe.org)
  • The ability to transmit structural loads whilst addressing thermal performance through a building envelope has long been a difficult balance for building designers. (istructe.org)
  • In the below guide, we address the most common questions asked by Structural Engineers when specifying Farrat Structural Thermal Breaks . (istructe.org)
  • Which Farrat Structural Thermal Break Material should I specify? (istructe.org)
  • Farrat offer three independently tested Structural Thermal Break materials, which are designed to balance high structural performance and low thermal conductivity. (istructe.org)
  • Structural Thermal Break plates should be considered as a "pack" in terms of connection design. (istructe.org)
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  • The development of benchmarked finite element modeling capabilities for structural fire engineering to be performed by practitioners would allow the field of structural fire engineering to be adopted by more high-quality practicing engineers. (berkeley.edu)
  • When ligament is stretched along the primary collagen axis, elastin supports a relatively high percentage of load. (bvsalud.org)
  • To conclude the probe into the specific function of structural guarantees, the particular importance of this judicial tool, in cases of high Member State discretion, is accentuated. (lu.se)
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  • Thirteen structural steel building projects have earned national recognition in the 2013 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS 2 ). (bdcnetwork.com)
  • Drumroll please… Announcing the 2019 IDEAS 2 winners, showcasing the best structural steel projects this year! (aisc.org)
  • The Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program is conducted annually by AISC, and is the highest honor bestowed on building projects by the U.S. structural steel industry, recognizing excellence and innovation in the use of structural steel on building projects across the country. (aisc.org)
  • We celebrate these projects and appreciate the savvy, creative people behind them for showcasing the beauty and usefulness of structural steel," said Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, president of AISC. (ffjournal.net)
  • This knowledge base makes this program a unique player for implementing structural fire engineering within the industry practice. (berkeley.edu)
  • The case law of the ECJ has been researched to provide a cross-section of relevant examples of how the structural guarantees work as a judicial tool, in practice. (lu.se)
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  • Based on the obtained test results, the slab specimen, SM6, with 0.7% SF and 0.9% PPF ratios has the maximum and the slab specimen, SM16, with 0.9% SF and 0.9% PPF ratios has the minimum load-carrying capacity, respectively. (researchgate.net)
  • It is worth to mention that the slab specimen, SM6, which has the largest load-carrying capacity, also shows the highest ductility (172% enlargement in deflection when compared to the reference slab, SM1). (researchgate.net)