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Auburn University’s board of trustees has given final approval for the construction of a Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station in Orange Beach.

Some things are built to last, so what considerations did the engineers from 150 years ago need to make? 🌉 Designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and built in 1887 this bridge has served the test of time.   It's a suspension bridge, it uses the large pillars on either side of the river to hang the cable (in this case chain) over the span of the Thames that the road is suspended from.   So, what would you need to consider to design this bridge?   ✅ Length of the river (thinking about the shortest point to minimise material/loads). ✅ Weight and density of the traffic using it (it was horse and cart back in the day, so the bridge has required strengthening over the years). ✅ Weight of the material used in construction (it has to hold its own weight as part of the calculation). ✅ Stretching, over time and use the material will stress and stretch. ✅ Environment, wind shear forces acting on the bridge and the seasonal changes. ✅ River traffic, the Thames is a busy river and the pass under it had to be considered for the maximum height of boats to travel past.   This is just my take thinking about what they considered, can you think of anything else? (Living near a historic example of engineering has its benefits!)   ----- Connect with me and enable notifications (🔔) for daily insights on engineering excellence, mentorship, and personal development.   Join the Engineering journey of unlocking your potential and experiencing continuous growth! 🌱   Found this post useful? then please consider sharing with your networks ♻     #HamersmithBridge #Engineering #Innovation #Bridges #CivilEngineering

Buildings, bridges, and water treatment engineering ahead of its time and the history of why it was all necessary.

The movement of people and goods by land and sea is vital to the U.S. economy, as well as for the traveling public. This is supported by extensive networks of waterways and highways. Engineers prioritize safety in bridge design, which includes focusing on the safety of both vehicles traveling across the bridges and vessels traveling underneath the bridges. Today on Making a Difference, the Michael Baker Blog, Jason Stith, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., Technical Manager – Bridge at Michael Baker International shares more about designing bridges for vessel allision (ships striking bridges). Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eY5v3Wz4 #BridgeDesign #Engineering #Waterways #VesselSafety

Engineering #marvels don't just inspire awe; they #challenge us to push boundaries and innovate. This video captures the incredible precision and expertise of #constructing world-class #structures. As a Civil/Structural Engineer, I'm constantly inspired by such feats, and I’m committed to contributing my skills to create the next generation of iconic #structures. The new Sydney Fish Market, which received funding from Infrastructure NSW and was constructed by Multiplex, encapsulates the kind of engineering project where decisions are not only technical; #civic and #environmental considerations have also been necessary throughout #design and #construction. The first of many considerations that architectural design partnership 3XN/GXN/BVN Architecture and #engineeringfirm Mott MacDonald took in their approach to the market was its location. https://lnkd.in/gA74titu #CivilEngineering #StructuralEngineering #SustainableDesign #InnovationInConstruction #InfrastructureDevelopment

Interesting read on how Hazen and Sawyer utilize the #AutodeskConstructionCloud across all of their teams.

A great way to end 2024! We’re thrilled to see our work on the transformation of YY London featured as the cover image in the latest issue of the ICE’s Civil Engineering Journal, published by Emerald Publishing This project in the heart of #CanaryWharf showcases the critical role of #constructionengineering in sustainable building reuse. McGee retained and reused much of the original composite-framed structure of 30 South Colonnade, dramatically reducing the project’s embodied CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) – a further step towards achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Our work tackled unique challenges, including disconnecting several bays of original bracing, staged construction of temporary stability, and adapting to decisions made decades ago when the structure was first designed. By combining expertise in temporary works, construction sequencing, and structural refurbishment, we delivered a highly sustainable modern workspace ready for the future. Proud to have collaborated with our partners @quadrant and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and grateful to the Institution of Civil Engineers and Emerald and the ICE for recognising the importance of this work. Congratulations to the McGee team for authoring this paper – a testament to the power of engineering innovation, construction engineering and collaboration. #temporaryworks #embodiedcarbon #sustainability #buildingreuse #civilengineering Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) #UNSDG12

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Exploring the effectiveness of Tarmacadam in both hot lay and cold lay applications for resilient and durable road surfaces. #Infrastructure #RoadConstruction #Innovation #Engineering