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Structural Engineering Associations Work Toward a Unified Vision

August 7, 2019

In a case of déjà vu, three groups representing U.S. structural engineers are launching a collaboration initiative to bolster the profession. The first step is the release of a joint vision for progress.

Guggenheim Bilbao's Structural Designer, Iyengar, Dies at 85

July 17, 2019

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Srinivasa “Hal” Iyengar, an eminent structural engineer known for innovative solutions for difficult projects, such as the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum in Spain, died July 4 in Fort Myers, Fla., after a battle with Parkinson’s and heart disease. He was 85 years old.

Tony abs and strong abutments...

Exercising with Bridges

Great workouts on some great bridges.

Brian Brenner

June 3, 2019

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For those who appreciate getting a workout while crossing that bridge, here are some suggestions.

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Structural Engineers Only Dot Com

Brian Brenner

March 25, 2019

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A new website specializing in online dating for structural engineers?

Vertical Expansion Transforms an Old Philadelphia Warehouse

Bruce Buckley

February 11, 2019

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Aramark’s new corporate headquarters has a five-story steel frame overbuild atop a five-story, 100-year-old, occupied concrete building

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Bolted 'Bypass' Fix Proposed for Cracked Flanges of Salesforce Transit Center

Steel cover-plate 'splint' still needs approval

Nadine M. Post

December 13, 2018

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The proposed bypass fix for the troubled Fremont Street girders of San Francisco's Salesforce Transit Center calls for bolting 20-in.-wide steel cover plates above and below the fractured bottom flange, like a double splint.