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Structure Magazine 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 engineerโ€™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.

In the wake of the 2023 Mw 7.8 earthquake in southern Turkey, three major viaducts along the Tarsus-Adana-Gaziantep High...
11/18/2025

In the wake of the 2023 Mw 7.8 earthquake in southern Turkey, three major viaducts along the Tarsus-Adana-Gaziantep Highwayโ€”Nurdagi, Sehitler, and Baspinarโ€”sustained significant damage yet remained standing. Their survival highlighted the strength of their original design and the importance of rapid, effective retrofitting. Engineers implemented steel shell reinforcements, footing enlargements, and FRP strengthening to restore capacity and enhance resilience for future seismic events. This article offers a detailed look at how these critical bridges were repaired and preserved under extraordinary circumstances.

๐Ÿ“–Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/viaduct-damage-assessment-after-the-2023-earthquake-in-turkey-part-2/

Looking for trusted tools, services, and organizations to support your work in structural engineering? The 2025โ€“2026 Str...
11/17/2025

Looking for trusted tools, services, and organizations to support your work in structural engineering? The 2025โ€“2026 Structural Engineers Resource Guide has you covered. This annual special section compiles valuable industry resourcesโ€”organized by topicโ€”and spotlights several of STRUCTUREโ€™s advertising partners helping shape the future of the profession.

๐Ÿ“–Read more: https://www.structuremag.org/issues/2025-digital-issues/2025-2026-structural-engineers-resource-guide/

How do you bring a century-old architectural masterpiece into the modern eraโ€”without compromising its historic charm? Th...
11/14/2025

How do you bring a century-old architectural masterpiece into the modern eraโ€”without compromising its historic charm? The recently completed renovation of The Frick Collection in New York City showcases the precision and creativity it takes to strengthen and expand a landmark museum while preserving its Gilded Age grandeur. In this second installment of the projectโ€™s story, engineers from SGH reveal how they designed new lateral systems, strengthened existing structures, and balanced beauty with code compliance to guide this iconic gem into the 21st century.

๐Ÿ“–Read the article: https://www.structuremag.org/article/guiding-a-gilded-age-gem-into-the-21st-century/

Concrete is the worldโ€™s most-used material after waterโ€”and one of the largest contributors to global emissions. The SE 2...
11/13/2025

Concrete is the worldโ€™s most-used material after waterโ€”and one of the largest contributors to global emissions. The SE 2050 Resources Working Groupโ€™s article, 10 Things Every Structural Engineer Should Know, highlights how engineers can take meaningful action to reduce embodied carbon through smarter specifications, innovative materials, and efficient design. From cement alternatives to performance-based approaches, this piece offers practical insights for a more sustainable built environment.

๐Ÿ“–Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/10-things-every-structural-engineer-should-know/

Detroitโ€™s 2nd Avenue Bridge redefines whatโ€™s possible in accelerated bridge construction. As part of MDOTโ€™s Advanced Bri...
11/12/2025

Detroitโ€™s 2nd Avenue Bridge redefines whatโ€™s possible in accelerated bridge construction. As part of MDOTโ€™s Advanced Bridges program, this 245-foot unbraced network tied arch bridge was built nearby and moved into placeโ€”5 million pounds in totalโ€”using self-propelled modular transporters during a short I-94 closure. The result is a durable, elegant structure that connects communities, preserves a historic neighborhood, and showcases the power of engineering collaboration and innovation.

๐Ÿ“–Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/accelerated-construction-of-an-unbraced-network-tied-arch-bridge/

๐”๐ฉ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐ž๐›๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ: ๐€๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐š๐š๐ฌ ๐…๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐คJoin Rothob...
11/10/2025

๐”๐ฉ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐–๐ž๐›๐ข๐ง๐š๐ซ: ๐€๐๐ฏ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ : ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‘๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐š๐š๐ฌ ๐…๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐†๐ฎ๐ข๐๐ž ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐š ๐๐ž๐ฐ ๐๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ก๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค

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Elevator shafts are doing more than just moving peopleโ€”theyโ€™re redefining whatโ€™s possible in structural and architectura...
11/10/2025

Elevator shafts are doing more than just moving peopleโ€”theyโ€™re redefining whatโ€™s possible in structural and architectural design. With fire-rated glass and narrow-profile steel frames, todayโ€™s elevators can meet stringent fire and load requirements while maintaining transparency, strength, and elegance. The Fulton Center Transit Hub and Empire State Building show how thoughtful engineering and material performance can elevate both safety and aesthetics across multiple levels.

๐Ÿ“–Read the article: https://www.structuremag.org/article/steeling-the-show/

Hanging a building above an active subway line sounds impossibleโ€”until you see The Langston. In Washington, D.C.โ€™s Shaw ...
11/07/2025

Hanging a building above an active subway line sounds impossibleโ€”until you see The Langston. In Washington, D.C.โ€™s Shaw neighborhood, engineers designed a suspended structure that safely spans WMATAโ€™s Green Line tunnels using roof-supported hanging concrete columns and a temporary cantilevered truss system. With SK&A Structural Engineers leading the redesign under tight constraints, the project combined precision, creativity, and sustainability to deliver a landmark example of modern urban engineering.

๐Ÿ“–Continue reading: https://www.structuremag.org/article/getting-the-hang-of-it/

When Hurricane Ida damaged the Crescent City Connectionโ€™s decades-old lighting, Modjeski and Masters returned to the ico...
11/05/2025

When Hurricane Ida damaged the Crescent City Connectionโ€™s decades-old lighting, Modjeski and Masters returned to the iconic New Orleans bridges with a bold vision: create a programmable LED system as enduring as it is expressive. The result is a resilient design that safeguards historic structures, enhances visibility and efficiency, and brings new vibrancy to one of the cityโ€™s most beloved landmarksโ€”just in time for the 2025 Super Bowl.

๐Ÿ“–Read the article: https://www.structuremag.org/article/lighting-an-icon/

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11/03/2025

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