The epitome of bringing in the beautiful natural resources of Portland Oregon to the interior setting to be experienced and appreciated by travelers around the world whilst supporting the local economy at its best.
Well deserved acclamation indeed.
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🌟 The Falkirk Wheel: Where Art and Engineering Converge 🌟
The Falkirk Wheel, a marvel of modern engineering, stands tall at 115 feet, connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal in Scotland.
Here are some fascinating facts about this iconic structure:
Rotating Boat Lift: The Falkirk Wheel is the only fully rotating boat lift in the world. It replaced a flight of 11 locks that once took nearly a day to navigate. Now, boats sail through the sky in just five minutes!
Art Meets Function: Beyond its engineering prowess, the Falkirk Wheel is celebrated as a work of art. It elegantly combines form and function, allowing vessels to transit between canals with minimal energy consumption—equivalent to boiling eight kettles!
Sustainable Power: Incredibly, the Falkirk Wheel operates on just 1.5 kWh per rotation. Its solar panels contribute to environmental conservation, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.
Tourist Attraction: Around 500,000 visitors flock to the Falkirk Wheel annually. Travelers from all over the world marvel at this working sculpture, which defies gravity and echoes principles set out by Archimedes over 2,000 years ago.
Nighttime Spectacle: Stay overnight and witness the Wheel’s mesmerizing light show—a unique experience that blends engineering ingenuity with artistic flair.
Next time you’re in Scotland, don’t miss the chance to visit this iconic landmark! 🏴✨ 😊🚢 #innovation#technology#engineering#design#automation#productivity
🚨 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?🚨
𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴.
It’s frustrating to see that, despite technological advancements, 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 of ancient engineering marvels.
- Buildings today are often poorly planned and lack long-term vision.
- Substandard materials and shortcuts are commonly used, undermining the strength of our infrastructure.
- Many structures are vulnerable to natural disasters, like earthquakes, or degrade quickly under environmental stress.
𝐖𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬:
Why are our buildings failing us? Why can’t we build structures that stand the test of time, like those created centuries ago?
𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭: 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞'𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫
Back in 452 AD, refugees fleeing the Hun invasion laid the groundwork for one of the most remarkable cities in history—𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞.
Despite facing challenges like:
- No roads,
- No land,
- No fresh water,
They transformed a swamp into a global powerhouse, and here’s how their engineers made it possible:
- 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬:
Thousands of wood piles driven deep into the mud, creating stable foundations.
- 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 & 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬:
Laid on top of these piles to support churches, palaces, and homes.
- 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦:
The city’s lifeline, connecting its islands and serving as vital transportation routes.
- 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Wells that filtered rainwater through sand to collect drinkable water.
- 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Positioned to dominate both trade and defense.
Hundreds of years later, 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠
—a testament to the ingenuity and quality of its engineers.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞?
- Adaptation to difficult environments can lead to unparalleled success.
- Strategic planning and long-term vision are essential.
- Innovation can turn even the toughest conditions into advantages.
- Quality over convenience: a lesson modern construction urgently needs.
Isn’t it time we demand more from modern engineering in Nepal? 𝐖𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, structures that can withstand the test of time—just like Venice.
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Bridges are defined by how they are built. I take up the challenge #inktoberBridges2024 from Lara Rueda. On my side, I will follow the call with sketches of bridges under construction.
The Barrios de Luna bridge (Javier Manterola CARLOS FERNANDEZ CASADO, S.L. (CFCSL), 440m span, 1983) is a cable-stayed bridge built by the cantilever method. The 4m long in-situ concrete voussoirs are balanced by stays arranged each 8m. The deck is exceptionally slender, with 1/176 depth/span ratio. A bridge that still inspires generations of engineers and keeps its original power alive.
#bridges#inktober#civilengineeering#bridgedesign
I l♥ve this structure!
Read Oasys' spotlight case study this week to find out how Arup engineers utilised #OasysGSA's comprehensive analysis and design capabilities for the Heartburst project. ⬇
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This week we’re showcasing a remarkable project where Arup engineers utilised #OasysGSA’s design and analysis capabilities. The Heartburst art installation was constructed for a festival in the United States in 2023.
This unique structure, designed by OFFICEUNTITLED (OU) and structurally brought to life by the #Arup Los Angeles team, was constructed entirely from bamboo, a material known for its sustainability.
The installation, a 30ft-by-30ft plan standing 15ft tall, was an assembly of bamboo rod lattices, with giant heart-shaped tunnels cut through its form. Arup engineers used #GSA to model and analyse the bamboo pavilion to evaluate its structural performance.
Read the case study to learn more🔍: https://lnkd.in/er8nhewr#StructuralEngineering#Structural#StructuralAnalysis#StructuralDesign#Bamboo#SustainableDevelopment#CaseStudy
Contact Robert Pallmann, PE SE, Genevieve G., or Toshiyasu Yoza to find out more about this project.
Photo Credit: Christian Robert, Architect at OU
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Back to the Momentum Sustainability Awards with the results for the final two winners from the Temporary Events and Civils category.
Firstly, the Temporary Events winner
TENSEGRITY
This installation at Glastonbury Festival 2023 used bamboo poles and steel tension cables to create a large tensegrity structure in the Shangri-La area.
Bamboo elements were reused from previous projects, with testing to confirm their suitability.
The structure was supported on plywood boxes, which were again repurposed from previous projects, and strapped to ground anchors.
The installation is designed for disassembly, allowing for the continued reuse of elements.
Designed with Project Bunny Rabbit
#glastonburyfestival#reuse#tensegrity#engineering
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2moIt took my breath away when I walked in. What a point of collective pride for Oregonians. Great work ZGF Architects.