GE…what a man, what a man - Engineers P&P (03)
Known for his work on bridges across the French railway network, Gustave Eiffel was a world-renowned engineer. Though trained in chemical engineering, his true legacy lies in the iconic structures he ...
22 Heinä 202544min
RICA - Learning from success (02)
How do you pronounce 'regenerative'? Don't ask Ellie, but at least she can tell you that 'regenerative design' takes inspiration from how living systems have evolved over time to thrive on our planet....
24 Kesä 202557min
Engineer's Bread Part 2 - Structural Behaviour (14)
As brilliant as concrete is, it has its pitfalls. Several defects can occur in concrete depending on the constituent materials and their chemical interactions. Others can arise because of the interact...
27 Touko 202533min
Engineer's Bread Part 1 - Structural Behaviour (13)
What do concrete and bread have in common? Yes it is another concrete episode but don't dismiss it just yet! This time we delve into the wonderful and complex world of concrete chemistry and material ...
6 Touko 202547min
Maintenance and Reuse - Structural behaviour (12)
A building structure doesn't simply exist; once it is built it requires upkeep and materials for repair, just as a plant requires pruning and nutrients. Unfortunately, the maintenance or reuse of a 30...
21 Huhti 202559min
Ponte Morandi - Learning from failure (07)
If a batch of muffins 'may contain traces of nuts' but you have to use your epipen pen after the first bite, do you continue to eat the remaining muffins? If somebody had said to you 'thismuffin is wr...
26 Maalis 202552min
Atria and long span structures - Structural behaviour (11)
Spanning long distances without internal supports is a challenge encountered in many structures. Think of sports centres, exhibition halls, malls, airports, train stations etc. What options does the s...
5 Maalis 202556min
