The tall shear wall system was developed through a series of studies and advancements by Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA). “The system is an evolution of many years of our work with composite ...

Composite steel‐concrete slabs represent a successful integration of two distinct materials, combining the tensile strength and ductility of steel with the compressive capacity and durability of ...

What is said to be the first high-volume structural body application in a weatherable, molded-in-color (MIC) carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) debuted on a series of roof receivers ...

Purdue engineers are taking building possibilities to new heights with the university’s role in the research and development of an innovative high-rise construction process. Rainier Square, a 58-story ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — State-of-the-art methods in steel and concrete composite construction are the focus of a new series of online courses from Purdue University’s top-ranked Lyles School of Civil ...

One of the primary achievements of the 787 Dreamliner design is its monocoque fuselage, which has internally integrated ...

A team in earthquake-prone Seattle is daring to deliver an 850-ft-tall “proof of concept” for a composite structural-steel frame, instead of a steel frame around a reinforced concrete core. For the ...

A research team led by GE Hitachi Nuclear has successfully tested an innovative new building block made of steel-concrete composite that is claimed to significantly reduce the cost of building nuclear ...

A new electric transmission line mono pole structure provides a more efficient load carrying capability for limited or restrictive diameter pole applications. The primary feature of the new pole is ...