The Golden Gate Bridge is an achievement of civil engineering. When it opened great acclaim on May 27, 1937, it was the world’s longest suspension bridge, and still stands as an enduring symbol of the power of resilience and ingenuity., Against the Odds The builders of the Golden Gate Bridge faced all sorts of difficulties.…
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Filippo Brunelleschi is one of the earliest heroes of Engineering Design. Read on to discover how he accomplished the construction of the Dome of the Florence cathedral, a formidable achievement that still amazes to this day. Brunelleschi, a True Renaissance Man Brunelleschi was a true renaissance man. Before tackling architecture, he distinguished himself as a…
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Most people believe they have a basic understanding of what a project is. After all, the term is commonly used in a wide array of situations, from building bridges to creating a new operative system or designing a piece of furniture. But, as it often happens, things become more complicated when we ask questions. For…
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From small, domestic jobs to massive projects, concrete is everywhere. In fact, it’s the most widely used construction material in the world, In strictly technical terms it consists of a hard, particulate substance bonded together by cement and water. The mix is simple: sand, gravel, water and Portland cement. But behind this simplicity lies a…
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The concept of “project” is wide-ranging and includes everything from creating a marketing strategy for a small business to building a bridge. Although apparently these two projects could not be more different, the underlying framework is the same. In fact, project management provides a four-phase process to ensure that any kind of project is completed…
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Simply put, a Geographic Information System (or GIS, for short) is a computer system that allows to capture, store, check and display data related to positions on Earth’s surface. It also allows to organize layers of information into visualizations and using tridimensional maps. But GIS has more potential than its definition lets on. From visualizing…
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The task of starting a project is a challenge in itself. The expectations, the activities and even the purpose of the project can be hard to define, but failing to do so can have a negative impact on costs. That is why the guidance of a project manager is key. Although some argue that project…
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Many tools that are essential to everyday life go unnoticed by the public at large, and that is the case with CADD, a very important instrument in the field of engineering design and manufacture. This post will allow you to learn more about CADD and appreciate its relevance in today’s industry. What is CADD? CADD…
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Finding ways to make cities more pedestrian-friendly has become an important part of public space design, as giving people more walkable streets should be a priority. Also known as pedestrianization, this process can help remove vehicular traffic from city streets, making them more suitable for other means of transportation. In order to successfully redesign city…
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Architecture is all around us, from small towns to the biggest cities, and learning how to appreciate architecture can be a very enriching experience. However, this might sound simply too complicated, especially for those without an education in arts or design. It doesn’t have to be this way, though, and architecture, more than alienating and…
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