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Composite metals, also referred to as metal composite material (MCM), are highly durable and a popular choice for various architectural installations. Learn more about why so many architectural professionals utilize MCM in their projects... Read more: https://lnkd.in/enTYUvps

Structural behavior of cantilever beams: A famous photograph by Benjamin Baker, in which through a living model the cantilever structural principle on which the solution to the Firth Bridge over the Forth was based. -> To illustrate the structural theory of a cantilever beam (Gerber), a human demonstration was carried out. The loads were represented by the person sitting in the middle of the span of the suspended span. The arms of the persons seated on both sides represented the traction at the joints; the wooden bars, the compression at the lower elements, and the bricks, the anchor points located at the pylons. The chairs represent the granite piles. Imagine the chairs 500 m apart and the men's heads as high as St. Paul's cross (London church, 104 m) their arms are represented by steel beams and the canes by 3.5 m diameter tubes at the base you get a good notion of the structure. -> Heinrich Gerber applied in 1866 a theory that consisted in subdividing the continuous beam through ball-and-socket joints "which define a point of zero bending moment". This type of beam with intermediate joints is what is now known as a Gerber beam. The position where these hinges are located allows for influencing the behavior of the beam; therefore, it is not only used directly in some structures but in some projects, a real beam can be idealized by assimilating it to a Gerber beam, whose isostatic allows a simple approximate calculation. #StructuralEngineering #CantileverBeams #GerberBeams #EngineeringDesign #CivilEngineering #BridgeDesign #EngineeringPrinciples #StructuralAnalysis #Architecture #Construction #EngineeringHistory #EngineeringInnovation #StructuralModeling #EngineeringVisualization #ForthBridge #HeinrichGerber #LoadDistribution #StructuralScience #StructuralDynamics

UNDERSTANDING THE VERSATILITY AND BENEFITS OF SPACE FRAME SYSTEM 2024 Deciding on the right construction method can be tough, especially when strength and flexibility matter. Space frames are ingenious engineering feats that combine aesthetics with formidable structural integrity. Our blog post digs into how these intricate systems bring versatility to design, offering solutions where traditional methods fall short. Keep reading – there's a world of possibilities waiting! More Details : https://lnkd.in/dDGQHHew

"Ever wondered about the different perspectives that exist within the same structure? 👀 On the left, it's how most see a building—a majestic facade. Now, on the right witness the structural engineer's view. Every beam, column, and connection tells a unique story of stability, forces, and meticulous design. It's more than just a building; it's an intricate dance of physics and engineering precision. 💡🏗️  Comment down your thoughts. #StructuralEngineering #BeyondTheFacade #EngineeringPerspective"

ALL ABOUT STEEL PARKING STRUCTURE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE CITY 🌆 #civilengineering #structuralengineering

Check out this amazing video showcasing an extraordinary project! Did you know which software was used in designing the World's First doubly-curved timber-concrete spiral staircase in KF Aerospace Centre❓It's none other than #RFEM by Dlubal Software. StructureCraft Wishing you continued success in your endeavors! 🤝 #structuraldesign #structuralengineering #crosslaminatedtimber

Some key aspects for the design of Seismic-resistant Structure.

Structural behavior of cantilever beams Famous photograph by Benjamin Baker, in which through a living model the cantilever structural principle on which the solution to the Firth Bridge over the Forth was based was depicted. "To illustrate the structural theory of a cantilever beam (Gerber), a human demonstration was carried out. The loads were represented by the person sitting in the middle of the span of the suspended span. The arms of the persons seated on both sides represented the traction at the joints; the wooden bars, the compression at the lower elements, and the bricks, the anchor points located at the pylons. The chairs represent the granite piles. Imagine the chairs 500 m apart and the men's heads as high as St. Paul's cross (London church, 104 m) their arms represented by steel beams and the canes by 3.5 m diameter tubes at the base you get a good notion of the structure." Heinrich Gerber applied in 1866 a theory that consisted in subdividing the continuous beam through ball-and-socket joints "which define a point of zero bending moment". This type of beam with intermediate joints is what is now known as a Gerber beam. The position where these hinges are located allows influencing the behavior of the beam; therefore, it is not only used directly in some structures, but in some projects a real beam can be idealized by assimilating it to a Gerber beam, whose isostatism allows a simple approximate calculation #engineering #highereducation #design #technology #humanresources

Series | Zollinger Gridshell | Part 7 Digital vs Reality Construction details matching the rhino model The satisfying feeling you get when you see the actual gridshell geometry matches your digital model exactly ! After the construction, I directly took some pictures of these details, since I remember designing each one of them in rhino. It was such a deja vu moment. Hope this inspire engineers and architect not to get lazy, and model as detailed as possible. This always comes with the advantage of understanding your design, the materials, the construction process, and many more ! MPDA Barcelona Tech #computationaldesign #publicart #art #design #architecture #engineering #educationexcellence #parametricdesign #parametricarchitecture #parametric #mcneel #facade #geometry #minimalsurface #topology #digitalfabrication #masterinarchitecture #kangaroo2 #rhinoceros3d #gridshell #structure

An innovative retrofitting system applied to a concrete frame structure. The system implements dissipative shear links. The frame system was initially part of my PhD thesis. Few years later it was redesigned for a real application. The interaction between the real structure and the steel frame was numerically simulated with advanced FE models. The global behaviour was studied by means of cutting edge techniques. Prof. Ivo Caliò proposed for the first time this new dissipative layout. Ivo Caliò scientifically supervised the design team (Giuseppe Occhipinti, Ilaria Fiore, Marco Intelisano, Domenico D'Urso, Francesco Cannizzaro, Sandro Liseni Liseni) that collaborated with the construction company for making it real. Since the irregular windows layout on each facade, the steel frames were designed in a tailor-approach. Two layouts are behind the team in the picture. #seismic #retrofitting #innovative #solution #engineering #dissipative #steel Gruppo Sismica