STRUCTURE Articles

The ACE Mentor Program is building the next generation of aspiring structural engineers by connecting professionals with high school students.

My one-year term as Chair of CASE started in May at the ACEC Spring Convention in Washington DC. Now halfway through my term, I have had a lot of time to dwell on the challenges facing our profession. While my […]

To view the figures and tables associated with this article, please refer to the flipbook above. Veronica Cedillos is an engineer and the President & CEO of GeoHazards International (www.geohaz.org) based out of Pleasanton, California. Veronica earned her Bachelor of […]

Proficiency, efficiency, legibility, and continuous improvement are key criteria in measuring whether a quality program is yielding better work.

Recommendations for a new direction for residential buildings in high-risk areas include using masonry or concrete in construction and adding a sprinkler system to the roof.

Proper application of adjustment factors is critical for snow load design.

Modern structural engineering firms can implement these strategic policies in their practice to improve both employee experience and company profitability.

Bethany Senior Terraces offers a compelling example of how structural engineering can drive innovation across disciplines, from modular logistics to high-performance building design.

The Frick Collection recently reopened after a years-long renovation to the century-old museum. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger was tasked with engineering the unique solutions that addressed the archaic systems and complex structural limitations of this historic landmark.

Steel sub-frames were used in two prominent elevator shafts in New York City: The Fulton Center Transit Hub and the Empire State Building. These projects exemplify how steel can be at the center of a successful elevator shaft design—literally and metaphorically. But before discussing them directly, it is important to detail what these structures may need to be safe and code-compliant.

When a 2020 earthquake compromised the historic Towne Storage Gateway building in Salt Lake City, engineers faced the challenge of reinforcing its unreinforced masonry facade while maintaining its original architectural character. Through an advanced combination of retrofit techniques using FRCM and FRP, the team delivered a seismic upgrade that enhances structural integrity while preserving the building’s historic character.

Throughout the history of post-tensioned (PT) concrete, progress has been driven by engineers who understand both the technical and constructability sides of design. The challenge of Restraint to Shortening (RTS) has long been one of those persistent problems — and […]