Industry
Opal Tower advice should apply to other critical engineering disciplines, experts say
An investigation has found that components of Sydney’s Opal Tower were under-designed, and made recommendations to stop this happening again....
New Infrastructure WA authority to keep engineering jobs in the pipeline
There’s a growing demand for engineers in WA, and legislation to establish a state infrastructure authority is a promising sign...
“Right engine, wrong time”: Why the crankless engine never found fame like its combustion cousin
Possibly one of engineering’s most under-appreciated innovations, the crankless engine was the right product at the wrong time.
World-first robot takes on the dirty and dangerous work of removing toxic chemical waste
Christopher Jansen knew how dangerous catalyst removal could be for workers. His hardy robot can do its job in places...
New standards help keep Australia’s buildings standing come fire or flood
More than half of all buildings standing in Australia in 2050 will be built after the next update of the...
Queensland startup builds ‘One Vision’ for a vibrant local space industry
Gilmour Space Technologies recently unveiled its locally built Ariel Class rocket and mobile launch platform – another step towards its...
Engineers and artists join forces to highlight our growing space junk problem
In a bid to raise awareness of the threat posed by space junk, UK sound artist Nick Ryan has enlisted...
Spanning the gap: How Sydney Harbour Bridge perfectly marries form and function
In so many ways, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a marvel, and its success supports the future case for brave...
This explosive research could help structures survive bomb blasts
Engineering researchers in the UK are working to understand the physics of modern bomb blasts on buildings and other structures...
Melbourne cladding fire fuels calls for national registration of engineers
The recent high-rise apartment blaze in Melbourne displaced residents and added momentum to the push to reform the national construction...
