Iranian hackers shut down ‘small’ UK power station for 4 days

Hackers linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are understood to have successfully shut down a “small” UK power station. The post Iranian hackers shut down ‘small’ UK power station for 4 days appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

CrossCountry services resume after power cut at control centre shut network

A power cut in Birmingham affected operations at CrossCountry’s control centre, which resulted in “major disruption” across its network on Sunday 23 August, but services have since resumed. The post CrossCountry services resume after power cut at control centre shut network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

‘Huge’ viaduct launched on HS2 Curzon Street station approach

HS2 engineers have completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. The post ‘Huge’ viaduct launched on HS2 Curzon Street station approach appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Bridgewater Canal breach repair moves into contractor procurement

Repair work on the Bridgewater Canal breach at Little Bollington has moved into the contractor procurement phase, following the completion of survey and design work. The post Bridgewater Canal breach repair moves into contractor procurement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

London’s historic Albert Bridge repainted as part of ‘complex repair’

Albert Bridge is being repainted as part of a programme of essential refurbishment and maintenance works which began recently after the structure was closed to road traffic. The post London’s historic Albert Bridge repainted as part of ‘complex repair’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

The Efficient Engineer - Understanding True Stress and True Strain 24032020

This video covers the interesting topic of "true stress" and "true strain". Did you know that the typical stress-strain curve obtained from a uniaxial tensile test is just an approximation? It doesn't consider the fact that the dimensions of the test specimen change throughout the duration of the tensile test.

Metroun - Key Construction Professionals, 23122020

A construction project requires a lot of individuals with key skill sets in order to run smoothly and deliver the project on time and within budget. This video takes a look at those key professionals and provides a brief explanation of the day-to-day tasks each of them are responsible for

Crossrail Apprentices: Zoe Conroy, Technician Engineer at Tottenham Court Road station

Crossrail's 500th apprentice Zoe Conroy talks about why she's passionate about working in the construction industry. Crossrail is not just about delivering a world-class new railway, it is about leaving a lasting skills legacy for the industry. The apprentices we have working across the project today highlight the rewards of investing in high-quality skills training.

Crossrail Engineers: Olivia Perkins, Tunnel Engineer

Tunnel engineer Olivia Perkins gives a tour of Crossrail's Tottenham Court Road site and explains what it's like working on Europe's largest infrastructure project.

Fenwick Elliott - Role of the Engineer in FIDIC Contracts, 03062021

Claire King and Beth McManus take a look at the enhanced role of the Engineer in the FIDIC (2017) editions when compared to the 1999 forms providing practical tips for those working with such contracts at the moment

What is the role of a mechanical engineer in construction site of any building, factory etc?