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STRUCTURE magazine is a professional publication for practicing structural engineers. Every article is reviewed and approved by this Board before publication.

STRUCTURE magazine is the leading structural engineering publication, produced by the National Council of Structural Engineering Associations (NCSEA), in cooperation with the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and the Council of American Structural Engineers(CASE). STRUCTURE magazine is the practicing structural engineer’s source for information on materials, methods, design and analysis techn

iques and tools, research, building construction and innovation. STRUCTURE includes information on all construction materials (concrete, steel, masonry, and wood) and all types of buildings, bridges and unique structures. Oversight of the magazine is through an Editorial Board comprised of industry representatives and members of the partnering associations. Articles are written by structural engineers about structural engineering processes, projects, and products. Editorial content includes detailed discussion on unique structural solutions, project overviews, technical updates, in-depth code reviews, and more.

06/02/2026

Mass timber continues to expand beyond offices and residential buildings — and warehouses may be next. This project demonstrates how mass plywood can reduce emissions, speed construction, and create efficient large-scale structures without sacrificing aesthetics or performance.

📖 Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/mass-plywoods-future-in-warehouse-construction/

06/01/2026

Bringing together steel, exposed concrete, and mass timber, Princeton University’s new Art Museum pushes the boundaries of hybrid structural design. The result is a series of interlocking pavilions that deliver flexibility, transparency, and expansive gallery spaces while navigating complex structural coordination.

📖Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/princeton-universitys-art-museum/

05/29/2026

Designing for impact doesn’t always mean standing out—it can mean blending in. Bentonville’s Gateway Park uses innovative structural solutions to create elevated trails and gathering spaces that enhance the natural landscape while bringing the community together.

📖Read the article: https://www.structuremag.org/article/bridging-nature-structure-creating-a-gateway-to-bentonvilles-trail-system/

05/28/2026

Great structures don’t just solve for forces—they reflect the values and environments that shape them. From historic vaults to modern icons, this piece shows how structural engineering in the Arab world blends technical rigor with cultural meaning.

📖 Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/vaults-values-and-the-vernacular/

05/27/2026

The Equivalent Lateral Force procedure is widely used in seismic design — but certain stepped diaphragm buildings may expose important limitations in its assumptions. This article explores how common low-rise structures with varying roof heights can lead to underestimated lateral forces and examines alternative analysis approaches that may better capture real structural behavior.

📖 Read more: https://www.structuremag.org/article/equivalent-lateral-force-and-the-pitfalls-of-stepped-diaphragm-buildings/

05/26/2026

From mass plywood warehouses to hybrid campus design and historic warehouse preservation, the May edition of STRUCTURE magazine highlights projects pushing structural engineering forward while honoring the past. Explore innovative uses of timber, steel, and concrete — and the engineering stories behind them.

📖 Read more: https://www.structuremag.org/issues/2026-digital-issues/may-2026/

05/22/2026

Before bridges spanned the Mississippi at Memphis, trains relied on ferries to cross. The 1892 Frisco Bridge changed that—combining ambitious cantilever design with evolving federal requirements to create a structure that still serves today.

📖Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/historic-structures-frisco-bridge-memphis-bridge-1892/

05/20/2026

In mass timber construction, lifting operations leave little room for uncertainty. This article examines the research behind reusable timber lifting screws — exploring how testing, screening protocols, and conservative safety measures could help move a common jobsite practice toward a verified and more sustainable process.

📖 Read more: https://www.structuremag.org/article/reuse-of-timber-screws-for-lifting-from-jobsite-practice-to-verified-reuse/

05/19/2026

Metal plate connected wood trusses can deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions — but only when coordination, delegated design responsibilities, and bracing requirements are clearly defined. This article explores the critical role engineers of record play in ensuring truss systems integrate successfully into the overall building design and perform as intended.

📖 Read more: https://www.structuremag.org/article/successfully-incorporating-structural-components-into-your-project-for-metal-plate-connected-wood-trusses/

05/18/2026

Some of the most impressive structural details are the ones visitors never notice. This project at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo highlights the engineering behind massive curved timber beams and concealed connections that allow the architecture — and the experience — to take center stage.

📖 Read more: https://www.structuremag.org/article/design-that-disappears-strength-that-endures/

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