Infrastructure
Watch: ‘Picture-perfect’ demolition breaks the record for tallest bridge explosion in Germany
Earlier this year, locals gathered to witness the controlled demolition of the 72-metre-high Rinsdorf viaduct in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Why tunnel boring is more exciting than you think
To celebrate World Tunnelling Day (4 December), create took a look at this fast-growing and vitally important sector.
COVID-19 is teaching engineers important lessons about building ventilation
As lockdowns begin to lift and Australians return to workplaces and schools, engineers are being called on to help improve...
The future of construction is digital, experts say
Incidents such as the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Mascot and Opal Tower evacuations have affected trust in the construction industry....
How good design helps mitigate earthquake risk in Australia
Australia is a quiet but not silent continent when it comes to earthquakes. Following the recent earthquake in Melbourne, Swinburne...
Engineers are ensuring this heritage-listed building continues to shine
The University of Canberra has partnered with the Australian Academy of Science, GML Heritage and GHD to develop an innovative...
Engineering expertise essential to realise “ambitious” infrastructure plan
Infrastructure Australia has released an ambitious 15-year plan to meet the needs of Australians as the nation recovers from bushfires,...
How deep-sea sponges could inspire future skyscrapers
The skeletal structure of deep-sea sponges could shape how we construct buildings and infrastructure, according to new research.
Opportunity awaits in Australia’s abandoned oil rigs
The decommissioning of Australia’s aging oil and gas infrastructure presents massive opportunities across a range of engineering fields.
Structure relocation: How engineers move entire buildings in one piece
Between 12 October and 14 November 1930, employees at the Indiana Bell Telephone Company in Indianapolis had a unique problem...
