The human spine has inspired chairs, trainers and flexible batteries, and now it’s the muse of civil engineers designing an innovative bridge pier.…
disaster resistance
This smart structures test could make buildings immune to disasters
An innovative testing system that helps develop and maintain smart structures that can withstand catastrophic events has netted a team of structural engineers national kudos.…
Queensland floods: Dam engineers are in the hot seat, but is the scrutiny fair?
Almost seven years after the Queensland floods, a class action lawsuit is underway to determine if Wivenhoe dam engineers and operators acted negligently.…
This spray-on concrete helps old buildings last during an earthquake
A team of civil engineers in Canada has developed an environmentally friendly spray-on concrete that can help structures weather earthquakes without damage.…
Earthquake-proof buildings? This shake table puts steel structures to the test
The world’s largest seismic shake table analyses how a six-storey building performs during and after a tremor, which could advance our understanding of how to earthquake-proof buildings.…