Good initial protection concepts to be considered nowadays. Read through Ian Firth's recommendations
Read IStructE's statement regarding the collapse of the #FrancisScottKeyBridge #Baltimore. Bridge expert Ian Firth, independent consultant, IStructE’s past president and a Fellow shared his comments. https://lnkd.in/eWmRdX4c #Structuralengineering #riskassessment #bridges #design
How could they miss? The recent bridge failure underscores the need for proactive measures to protect against impact loads on bridge piers. While earlier designs may not have considered this specific risk, it's crucial that we prioritize safety by retrofitting existing structures with modern protective measures.
Read IStructE's statement regarding the collapse of the #FrancisScottKeyBridge #Baltimore. Bridge expert Ian Firth, independent consultant, IStructE’s past president and a Fellow shared his comments. https://lnkd.in/eWmRdX4c #Structuralengineering #riskassessment #bridges #design
Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, University of Nottingham
🌁 Can we avoid such catastrophic failures in the future? Can we design piers to withstand so high impact loads? Read the IStructE's statement for the #FrancisScottKeyBridge #resilience #bridges #design
Read IStructE's statement regarding the collapse of the #FrancisScottKeyBridge #Baltimore. Bridge expert Ian Firth, independent consultant, IStructE’s past president and a Fellow shared his comments. https://lnkd.in/eWmRdX4c #Structuralengineering #riskassessment #bridges #design
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interesting points... “It is almost impossible to design a bridge pier to withstand this kind of impact. Therefore, we tend to design impact protection measures to prevent it from happening instead." “Dolphins or other vessel impact protection devices in the water are commonplace since the Sunshine Skyway collapse in 1980. But this bridge was built in the 1970’s, so the design would not have incorporated these devices at that time. The fact that a vessel can veer off course and hit the pier is the reason to design vessel impact protection systems so that a large vessel cannot hit the critical bridge support."
Read IStructE's statement regarding the collapse of the #FrancisScottKeyBridge #Baltimore. Bridge expert Ian Firth, independent consultant, IStructE’s past president and a Fellow shared his comments. https://lnkd.in/eWmRdX4c #Structuralengineering #riskassessment #bridges #design
Check out some great takeaways from last week's Infrastructure Conference below!
Just leaving Washington DC after a great conference hosted by BuiltWorlds at the beautiful National Buildings Museum. I enjoyed serving on a panel with Dareen Salama of Gryps and Weston Tanner of VIATechnik, moderated by Stephen Anderson. A few interesting quotes to share from speakers: "Our industry must lean into complex problems...which means simplicity in solutions is paramount" (John Dionisio of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.) "New contech solutions that get acceptance show immediate benefits. No one in the field wants to hear about benefits that will come 6 months from now" (Clay Greene of Garney Construction) "Human error is still a large challenge and offers much opportunity for improvement" (Josh Edwards of WINT)
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Really love this episode! Listen to find out how honoring the history and culture of a place can elevate your commercial real estate properties. #artandculture #builtenvironment #honorhistory
"You can honor history, but you can't recreate it," says Ferd Belz, President of the 120-year old real estate development firm Fulenwider - L.C. Fulenwider, Inc. whose influence can be felt throughout much of the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. As a longtime real estate leader, Ferd shares his philosophy that the best projects are those that honor the history of a site and fit into the current-day context instead of trying to dominate over it. Tune into the episode at the link below to learn how art, architecture, and design can be used to authentically reference the character of a place rather than overtly recreate it. https://lnkd.in/gYXfQwPU #placemaking #history #civicfabric #CRE #Denver
I'm excited to share an insightful blog post that explores the essential theories of Frederick Law Olmsted, a pioneering figure in landscape architecture. This piece delves into his innovative approaches and their lasting impact on urban planning and public spaces. Discover how Olmsted's vision continues to shape our environments today. For a deeper understanding of his contributions and philosophies, read the full article here: [Frederick Law Olmsted: His Essential Theory](https://ift.tt/jvIZtlL).
Settling in for what looks to be an interesting and thought-provoking presentation by Hawkins & Associates experts in NI. Christabel Evans Jon Watkins Gavin Dunn John Holland Jason Atkinson Callum Hogan Despite an hour flight delay, I did actually make it to this Belfast event on time - I may be here for longer than 12 hours this visit! #forensicarchitect #forensicarchitecture #expertarchitect #expertwitnessarchitect #constructiondisputes #constructiondefects #buildingdefects #constructionlaw #prelossriskmanagement #forensicinvestigation #expertwitnessservices #postlossadvice #majorloss #complexloss
Is zoning in America implicitly racist? We look into the history of zoning from explicit to implicit racism and explore a path to more inclusive communities. https://lnkd.in/dfKfMfVW #zoning #racism #segregation #communities
How Are Super Tall Buildings Aging? https://ow.ly/yXxv50SEskN Learn more about the structural issues faced by some of New York City's super tall buildings, ten years after the construction boom in the city.