Desktop Publishing for the Design Firm
Desktop publishing lets engineering firms put together reports with high-quality text and graphics in-house. Presentations and publications can be produced with greater flexibility at...
Structural Details: Is Anything Missing?
While actual failure of a structure is uncommon, many projects have less publicized, detailing-related difficulties involving rework, changes, clarifications, and increased costs. If the...
Form Follows Geometry
The $107 million NCNB Plaza in Tamps, Fla. consists of a 32 floor, 500,000 sq ft, 455 ft tall office tower; a 40,000 sq ft, 78 ft tall banking hall, and a 280,000 sq ft parking garage...
Designing in Circles
Round buildings are a popular�but sometimes expensively perceived�design choice. With careful engineering and planning, they can offer a creative, cost-competitive option. They add another...
Influence of International Students on the U.S. Educational System and Professional Practice
If the U.S. will continue to be a leader in the technological world of the 21st century, it must create a new generation of American engineers with an understanding of the world, its people...
Industry Faces the Parking Problem
Parking structures are deteriorating; no land is available for new facilities; and employees have no other options for parking. The situation is a serious one, verging on disaster for...
Do the Right Thing
Engineers and scientists at the Center for Advanced Decision Support for Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES) are developing software to support water resource and environmental decision...
The Invisible Engineer
For all their contributions to society, engineers have worked largely behind the scenes, seldom remembered in the dedication ceremonies of bridges and tunnels and skyscrapers. Several...
The Benefits of Benefits
The article describes the effects of high turnover on a firm's performance and the potential for helping control it through the benefits offered employees. Historically, benefits...
Taming Structural Vibrations
Vibration is a common problem in buildings that contain large spaces and long spans, especially gymnasiums and dance studios. Research shows that people respond more adversely to continuous...
Leveling the Playing Field
As professional sports grow, so does the market for elaborate multi-use sports arenas. The new Target Center in Minneapolis features a unique movable floor, 68 luxury suites and a state-of-the-art...
Ensuring Our Future
Public Sentiment Can't Block Landfill
Builder May Be Saddled with Implied Warranty
Claims Must Be Made During Policy Period
The Life of a Carbon Filter
Ready, Willing and Able, But Where Are the Jobs?
Is Concern Over CE Shortage Shortsighted?
An Impractical Treasure Trove
Spend Now, Save Now and Later
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