Why AI-powered automation is transforming the electrification industry

The global push toward decarbonisation is accelerating a seismic transformation across the electrification industry. As nations race to overhaul ageing grids, scale renewable energy and deploy electrified technologies across homes, transport and industry, the systems underpinning our energy supply are becoming more complex than ever… The post Why AI-powered automation is transforming the electrification industry appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

New guidance makes it easier to design buildings that bounce back

Low Damage Seismic Design (LDSD) Volumes Two and Three has launched, giving engineers, architects, and building owners practical tools to design buildings that go beyond minimum code and recover faster after earthquakes. Developed by industry experts and co-funded by the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) and Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), thisContinue reading "New guidance makes it easier to design buildings that bounce back"

Northwest Legacy Award Winner David Baska: How to Stand Firm on Shaky Ground

Northwest Legacy Award winner David Baska has put technical innovation at the forefront of understanding seismic events and their impacts.

Seismic event: Japan’s first two-storey 3D-printed house approved

Japan’s first two-floor, 3D-printed reinforced concrete house has been completed in Miyagi Prefecture, meeting the government’s strict seismic design requirements. Concrete printing startup Kizuki made it with builder Onocom using… The post Seismic event: Japan’s first two-storey 3D-printed house approved appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Skanska to deliver pre-cast earthquake protection system for Rolls-Royce SMRs

Rolls-Royce SMR has appointed Skanska to design and deliver a demonstrator of a device that will protect its small modular reactors (SMRs) from seismic activity. The post Skanska to deliver pre-cast earthquake protection system for Rolls-Royce SMRs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Mat Picardal - Top 5 Ways Engineers “Earthquake Proof” Buildings - Explained by a Structural Engineer, 01112022

Top 5 ways civil engineers "earthquake proof" buildings, SIMPLY explained by a civil structural engineer, Mat Picardal

Bryden Wood - SEISMIC School App, 12072019

SEISMIC is an open source web app for primary schools that will support DfMA & offsite methods & a universal connection & framing solution that can achieve even greater productivity & cost efficiency for the construction of new schools.