Steel Structures Detailing Guide

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How Engineers Make Earthquake Proof Buildings

I guess you heard about the concept of Earthquake Proof Buildings. That doesn’t mean creating indestructible structures, but rather designing buildings to withstand the inevitable tremors in a controlled and…

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Day 282/365 of Steel – John Wellborn Root

John Wellborn Root (January 10, 1850 – January 15, 1891) was an American architect who was based in Chicago with Daniel Burnham. He was one of the founders of the…

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Day 281/365 of Steel – Maurice Koechlin

On June 6, 1884, Maurice Koechlin made a rough calculation and an initial sketch of a 300-meter metal tower at his home.

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Day 280/365 of Steel – Infinity Bridge Dubai

Inauguration of the Infinity Bridge in Dubai on 13 january 2022 Announced in 2018, the Infinity Bridge is part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project that will serve developments like Dubai…

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Day 279/365 of Steel – Edmund Happold

Sir Edmund Happold (8 November 1930 – 12 January 1996) was a structural engineer and founder of Buro Happold. A lifelong Quaker, he registered as a conscientious objector when called…

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Day 278/365 of Steel – Eberhard Zeidler

Eberhard Zeidler, (January 11, 1926 – January 7, 2022) was a German-Canadian architect. He designed iconic structures and landmarks in Canada and internationally, most notably in Toronto. These included the…

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Day 277/365 of Steel – Joseph Strauss

Did you say bascule bridges? Joseph Strauss (January 9, 1870 – May 16, 1938) was an American structural engineer who revolutionized the design of bascule bridges. He was the chief…

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Day 276/365 of Steel – Massimiliano Fuksas

Massimiliano Fuksas (born January 9, 1944) is an Italian architect. He is the head of Studio Fuksas in partnership with his wife, Doriana Mandrelli Fuksas,with offices in Rome, Paris and…

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Day 275/365 of Steel – Napoleon LeBrun

Napoleon LeBrun (January 2, 1821 – July 9, 1901) was an American architect. He began his career in Philadelphia designing churches and theatres including St. Augustine’s Church, the Cathedral-Basilica of…

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Day 274/365 of Steel – Frederick Gibberd

Sir Frederick Gibberd (7 January 1908 – 9 January 1984) was an English architect, town planner and landscape designer. He is particularly known for the BISF house, a design for a…