Why did timbrel vaults disappear from construction – and how could they make a comeback?
They’re fast to build, use low-cost and low-carbon materials, require only small teams and can last for centuries. So why ...
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This modelling tool can enhance the durability of concrete structures
Civil engineer Dr Ali Nezhad breaks down a new approach to enhancing concrete durability by preventing cracking.
From satellites to submarines: taking the world’s strongest stainless steel bolts to extremes
The precision engineering required to assemble rockets, civil infrastructure, oil rigs, fusion technology and submarines leaves little margin for error. ...
Fortifying green cement for low-carbon construction
An engineer’s quest to improve the performance of a sustainable building material could help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ...
Pioneering basement shoring solution for 25-storey Brisbane tower
A new master’s degree in advanced manufacturing will help engineers embrace the future of the industry.
Could foamed bitumen pave the way to an eco-friendly future for road construction?
Three engineers explain how foamed bitumen could be an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to regular materials — and could ...
This software helps engineers open a toolbox for mass timber
An award-winning Australian structural engineer is educating peers about the sustainability benefits of mass timber in construction.
More Australian engineers turning to weathering steel for bridge building
Bridges made from weathering steel can last over 100 years without a single coat of paint. No wonder the structured ...
This engineer is pioneering the use of less – and lighter – concrete
Buildings constructed with light concrete shells have stood for centuries, but at some stage we let these designs go in ...
New foundations
An innovative new product could change Australian construction — if the challenges in bringing it to market can be addressed.
