Everything You Need to KnowApr 03 2013 My apologies for the long layoff between posts. March was an extremely busy month for me, including three very trying and tiring workweeks bookended by a great ski vacation in Colorado and the purchase of a new home in suburban Chicago. Amid all of that I’ve been contemplating how much knowledge is required to thrive… Got a BS in Structures and Opinions, Get a $5 Gift CardSep 29 2012 The Young Professionals Committee of ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute is conducting a survey about your experiences as a structural engineering professional. They are interested in your career path, balance of work and personal life, and job satisfaction. Please visit http://bechtel.colorado.edu/~liel/yp.htm to participate in the online survey. The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete…. Frank Lloyd Wright – Structural Engineer?Sep 16 2012 This summer guest contributor Kyle Vansice interned with Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago. He used some of his free time to explore Chicago’s rich architectural history, including works by acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright (see also Desert Design). Kyle is now completing his master’s degree at Iowa State University. —- Many people have been captivated by… First things first: technical competencyMay 20 2012 I’ve written several blogs recently about the cutting edge of structural design. While it’s true that new modeling software and analytical techniques are changing the occupation, it remains extremely important to have a solid understanding of basic principles. If anything, implementing the fancy new software techniques require an even more thorough knowledge of first principles,… How does it stand? Brunelleschi’s Cupola, Part 2Jan 03 2012 As a structural engineer, my principal interest in reading about the cupola of Santa Maria del Fiore is how exactly does it stand up. The masonry dome is still the largest of its kind. With a span of over 45 meters, it held the overall record until 1881, when the iron framed Devonshire Royal Hospital… Setting a Clear Career GoalNov 25 2011 By regular guest blogger: Rafael Gomes de Oliveira Two months ago, I had a conversation with some peers about why I decided to study structural engineering and how I went about finding a job. Structural engineering was a natural response to my interest in man-made world wonders, such as the Pyramids and the Great Wall of… Make Your Own LuckSep 20 2011 I believe strongly that ASCE and other professional organizations are what you make of them. The more you get involved, the more benefits you will reap. A great way to jump start your ASCE involvement is to attend a conference. The 2011 ASCE Annual Conference is just around the corner; have you made your travel… Millau ViaductNov 25 2009 Millau is an otherwise quaint French town located at the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers. It is the ideal launching point for dozens of scenic tours through the beautiful Aveyron region. Tour guides for the area would have highlighted the proximity to Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, home of the famous blue cheese, or the sordid history… |
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