University of Wyoming Study Finds Steel Bridge Greener, More Economical Than Concrete Counterpart
CHICAGO - A team of researchers compared two functionally equivalent rural bridges to evaluate sustainability and life cycle cost, and the steel bridge outperformed its concrete counterpart across the board. Over the bridges’ life cycles, the steel bridge will result in 26.3% fewer embodied CO2e emissions, consume 8.7% less energy, and lead to 17.8% more recycled material (assuming the concrete is recycled at all) at the end of its service life--plus, the steel bridge’s life cycle cost is 23%...
New Research Report Compares Sustainability of Rural Steel and Concrete Bridges
Results Show Steel Outperforms Concrete in Four Major Categories WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new research report issued by the University of Wyoming evaluates the life cycle sustainability (cradle to grave) of two functionally equivalent steel and concrete rural bridges. The study was conducted by Michael Barker, Ph.D., P.E., professor of civil and architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming, and research students Sarah Bridges, Ione Chandler and Peyton Smith. The two functionally equi...
Port of Amsterdam selected responsible wood construction
The Nautical Coordination Centre in Amsterdam is a wooden building that reflects the sustainable and circular ambitions of the Port of Amsterdam. The entire construction – walls, floors and roofs – is built with Metsä Wood’s engineered Kerto® LVL wood product. The circular economy is a focus of the Port of Amsterdam’s strategy. The goal is to become the most important economic and circular hub in Europe. The Port of Amsterdam’s ecosystem brings together all kinds of companies, from waste, raw...
S&T tornado simulator helps researchers investigate structure failure
Dr. Grace Yan, professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering, talks with her students about the importance of Missouri S&T’s tornado simulator in understanding how tornadoes destroy homes, schools and other structures. ROLLA, Mo. – Tornadoes are so violent they often destroy sensors intended to record wind speed and pressure on commercial buildings, schools and homes, so there is no current technology to measure their real wind speed. Researchers at Missouri University...
COBOD customer makes 3D printed “Tiny House” - first of its kind in Europe
The roof and the foundation were made by the 3D printer with low-cost real concrete 3DCP Group, COBOD’s Danish customer, 3D printed a 37 m2 tiny house, first of its kind in Europe The house is a masterpiece in terms of creating a fully livable house on as few square meters as possible To drive down cost the walls, roof and the foundation were 3D printed using low-cost real concrete (not mortar) – with an innovative new method for making the roof Renowned and...
Hines and Salesforce Celebrate the Topping Out of Salesforce Tower Chicago
(Photo Credits - Hines) For more information about the Salesforce Tower Chicago building, read "High-Strength Steel Takes Salesforce Tower Chicago to New Heights." You also can read the same article in Informed Infrastructure's Smart Engineering 2022 issue digital flipbook (CHICAGO) – Hines, a global real estate firm, and Salesforce, the global leader in customer relationship management (CRM), celebrated the topping out of Salesforce Tower Chicago yesterday – the 60-story, 1.2...
AISI Publishes New Cold-Formed Steel Research Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new research report, “RP 22-02: Structural Design for Fire Conditions of a Prototype Metal Building Using the New Proposed Appendix to AISI S100.” The report illustrates the application of an alternative approach for evaluating the performance of cold-formed steel systems under elevated temperature due to fire conditions. The research was funded by AISI and the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). RP 22-0...
AISC Releases Updated Design Guide for Structural Stainless Steel
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction has updated its design guide on designing with structural stainless steel. Design Guide 27, 2nd Ed., Structural Stainless Steel is based on the new Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings. "Structural stainless steel is increasingly popular, and AISC is committed to ensuring that designers have the latest guidance," said AISC Director of Manuals Margaret A. Matthew, PE. "This design guide functions as the Steel Construct...
Empire State Building Improves Sustainablity and Eliminates Potential Water Damage With WINT
AI-powered technology solution helps Empire State Realty Trust, owners of the landmark New York City skyscraper, reduce its water and carbon footprint and eliminate potential water damage NEW YORK — WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, has partnered with the Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) to optimize water consumption, reduce environmental footprint, and mitigate risk...
AISC Issues Technical Advisory about Painting Interior Steel
CHICAGO - Anecdotal evidence suggests that specifiers are increasingly requiring that fully enclosed steel members in building structures be primed. The American Institute of Steel Construction has issued a technical advisory to clarify the matter. For almost 70 years, AISC has recommended against painting or priming steel that will be enclosed by building finish, coated with a contact-type fire-proofing, or in contact with concrete. Doing so results in unnecessary costs and delays as well...
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