Structure Magazine

Wind loading on roof-mounted screen walls can vary significantly depending on location, geometry, and design assumptions. See how the NCSEA Wind Committee compares current ASCE 7 provisions with wind tunnel testing and shares practical guidance for navigating these complex design challenges.

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Not all welds behave the way traditional design assumptions predict. This article revisits common cases of unevenly loaded welds and explores how inelastic analysis can provide engineers with a more complete understanding of connection behavior and performance.

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Not every telecommunications tower looks like a telecommunications tower. This article explores the structural engineering behind concealment towers—from monopines to church steeples—and the unique design challenges that come with blending critical infrastructure into the surrounding environment.

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As demand for industrial facilities continues to grow, reducing embodied carbon at scale has never been more important. This project demonstrates how thoughtful structural engineering and mass timber can deliver meaningful carbon savings while meeting the cost, schedule, and performance requirements of modern logistics.

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Can a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility be both high-performance and nearly carbon neutral? This article explores how the WARP10 project is redefining sustainable life sciences construction through mass timber, low-carbon materials, and innovative structural engineering.

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Engineering judgment can't be found in a code book—it develops through experience, collaboration, and sound decision-making under pressure. Through real-world forensic case studies, this article examines how engineers navigate urgent situations while balancing technical expertise, public safety, and professional responsibility.

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Connecting two high-rise towers is no small feat—especially when the entire structure is reinforced concrete. See how innovative skybridge design, integrated structural systems, and careful construction sequencing came together to create One South First's striking architectural profile.

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Sometimes the most impressive structural solution is hidden in plain sight. See how engineers overcame site constraints and architectural demands with a massive post-tensioned transfer girder that created a column-free corner for Houston Methodist Hospital's new patient tower.

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Building a 60-story mixed-use tower takes more than impressive height—it takes careful coordination, advanced analysis, and innovative structural solutions. See how the team behind Atlanta's 1072 West Peachtree balanced wind performance, occupant comfort, and constructability to create a high-performing addition to the city's skyline.

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Long before modern construction equipment and digital modeling, engineers were tackling complex challenges with remarkable ingenuity. Take a look back at the 1894 Alton Bridge and the engineering decisions that shaped one of the Mississippi River's most ambitious railroad crossings.

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