Sea sponge-inspired material could enhance building designs

The team’s double lattice structure (left) outperforms the standard re-entrant honeycomb design (right). (Images: RMIT University)Engineers at RMIT University have developed a new material inspired by a deep-sea sponge that could lead to more efficient building designs. The double lattice design is modelled on the intricate skeleton of the Venus’ flower basket – a deep-sea sponge native to the Pacific Ocean. Lead author of the latest RMIT study into the … The post Sea sponge-inspired material could enhance building designs appeared first on Inside Construction.

National Grid ‘not lattice steel junkies’ but needs above ground transmission infrastructure

Overhead pylons and powerlines are essential for the energy transition as they are the least environmentally impactful and most affordable way of transmitting electricity, according to National Grid. The post National Grid ‘not lattice steel junkies’ but needs above ground transmission infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Everton Football Club - West Stand Build Levels Out, 12022023

A brief video update on the construction of Everton's new football stadium - The final piece of precast lattice has been installed in the fourth and top level of the west stand at Everton Stadium

Element 18 Architect’s Dream, Engineer’s Nightmare 20042022

Rising 610 metres tall, the Canton Tower in Guangzhou is the 2nd tallest television tower in the world, requiring great leaps in technology in order to be built. The architects were determined to create a building unlike any other. Conventional TV towers are shaped like tall needles with circular observation decks, Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit’s vision was radically different with a thin waist ... an architect’s dream, and an engineer’s nightmare