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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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Austrian university develops 'inflatable' concrete dome method

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Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: read more.

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Austrian university develops “inflatable” concrete dome method

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Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: Blog Author: BD+C Staff.

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The high cost of low maintenance

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The longer maintenance is deferred, the more the structure deteriorates. In addition to high repair costs, the structure is at risk of a structural failure that can lead to the demolition of the structure. Structural engineers are typically asked: “What are the reasons for deferring required maintenance for a structure?”

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How We Built The New American Home 2021

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But while restaurants, retailers, and sports venues were shut down to help curb the spread of a viral pandemic, residential building carried on. Concrete masonry units (CMUs) are commonly used in construction throughout the South, and especially in Florida, due to their inherent structural integrity and resilience against wind and fire.

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