Sustainable structural engineering integrates durability, safety, and environmental performance in the design, assessment, and rehabilitation of civil and mechanical infrastructure. Methods include probabilistic lifetime design, seismic and shake-table testing, and performance evaluation of materials such as precast concrete, cold-formed steel, ultra-high performance concrete, and 3D-printed components. Life cycle assessment and AI-driven optimization support decisions on material reuse, modular construction, and clean-energy systems, aiming to reduce global warming potential while maintaining structural reliability and resilience under extreme loads and degradation.
Engineering
University of Wisconsin–Madison mechanical engineers have developed a comprehensive framework that accelerates improvements to shock-absorbing foam materials.
Aug 18, 2025
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Engineering
Researchers from Georgia Tech have created a material inspired by seashells to help improve the process of recycling plastics and make the resulting material more reliable.
Aug 13, 2025
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Engineering
A mechanical artwork designed in 1775 to depict the eruption of Italy's Mount Vesuvius has been brought to life for the first time—250 years after it was conceived—thanks to modern technology and the ingenuity of two University ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Engineering
Most of us are already quite comfortable recycling our household waste. In Spain, for instance, millions of tons of packaging are processed every year, but did you know that buildings and their materials can also be recycled, ...
Jul 23, 2025
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Engineering
Drawing inspiration from the venous ears of jackrabbits and elephants, Drexel University researchers have come up with a new approach to passive heating and cooling that could one day make buildings more energy efficient. ...
Jul 16, 2025
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Engineering
The tallest steel-framed building ever tested on an earthquake simulator started moving slowly, swaying and twisting. The 10-story, 100-foot structure was experiencing simulations of real earthquakes, including the 6.9 magnitude, ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Engineering
The Story Bridge, with its sweeping steel trusses and art deco towers, is a striking sight above the Brisbane River in Queensland. In 2025, it was named the state's best landmark. But more than an icon, it serves as one of ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
Household appliances need to be refurbished and/or recycled at the end of their useful lives. The KIKERP project (see below) aims to harness artificial intelligence to collect information about used appliances and determine ...
Jul 1, 2025
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Engineering
Researchers from Skoltech and the University of Granada have found a way to speed up the architectural design of vaults and domes with wavy patterns, while also conserving construction materials. By extending the applicability ...
Jun 26, 2025
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Energy & Green Tech
Time-consuming testing and computer simulations are bottlenecks in the design of new materials. A thesis from the University of Gothenburg aims to develop an AI model that can efficiently determine the durability and strength ...
Jun 24, 2025
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