STRUCTURE Articles

Structural steel, exposed concrete, and mass timber converge to realize the Museum’s interlocking pavilion design.

A series of tests offers practical insights for uplift design in wood framing.

This is the fifth of a series of lists developed by the SE2050 Resources Working Group to communicate essential information that every structural engineer should understand about the topic of embodied carbon as they approach their work, and it is focused on wood.

When a manufacturer markets a 2.0 “true” MOE glulam as a major breakthrough in beam performance, it sounds like a big deal. Higher Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) means a stiffer beam and longer allowable spans. Right? Engineer Mike Baker is […]

A decade ago, mass timber was still a curiosity on many project teams—an interesting material with a handful of high-profile pilot projects. Today, it is a serious structural option in markets across North America and beyond. The International Mass Timber […]

The four-story Health Sciences Education Building at the University of Washington represents a case study in hybrid mass timber.

Blending tradition with innovation builds stronger, more sustainable structures.

As a structural engineer and designer, your goal is to create plans that minimize rework withbuilders, trade professionals, and suppliers. One effective strategy to achieve this is to embraceinnovative off-site construction methods, such as designing for engineered components likeOpen Web […]

To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. The University of Houston (UH) Retail, Auxiliary, and Dining (RAD) Center is a testament to sustainability and economy. Far from being at odds, the […]

To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. Nestled among the redwoods on forested acreage marked by the ridges and ravines inherent to Northern California, the University of California, Santa Cruz’s (UCSC’s) […]

High-performance structural screws in connections enable high-capacity designs, but they also present challenges like hydrogen embrittlement.

The Fraser Mills Presentation Centre in Greater Vancouver is an exhibition of mass timber engineering.