The world’s most used synthetic material is getting a makeover
A team of civil and materials engineers has developed micron-sized calcium silicate spheres they say could lead to stronger and ...
Tag: civil engineering
3D-printing swarm robots pave the way for new construction possibilities
A new method that allows robots to concurrently 3D print concrete structures could bring on-demand design to construction sites.
One engineering startup wants to take the pain out of project management paperwork
Civil engineer Hartley Pike used his experience with time-consuming project paperwork to found a startup that brings project delivery documentation ...
Balancing act: How one engineer honours the old when building something new
While new technology and materials are creating possibilities in the world of structural engineering, engineer Tony Lavorato says innovation comes ...
One engineer’s mission to share how the world’s favourite structures came to be
In a profession short of superstars, British structural engineer Roma Agrawal is finding ways to explain her work to non-engineers.
7 of the best Australian and New Zealand civil engineering projects
Iconic building design, hydroelectric power and ambitious railway projects have put Australian and New Zealand engineering on the map.
The extreme engineering that made Luke Aikins’ historic skydive possible
In 2016, skydiver Luke Aikins made history by jumping 7600 m without a parachute. John Cruikshank, the civil engineer who ...
How big picture thinking makes engineering more than just a job
What attracts people to a career in engineering? For Nicolette Cumbo, it was the lure of working on projects that ...
Engineering innovation found at all levels of the Sydney Metro Northwest
When you think of engineering innovation, car parks and train tunnels don’t usually spring to mind. At least, that’s how ...
The human spine helps inspire a novel bridge design
The human spine has inspired chairs, trainers and flexible batteries, and now it’s the muse of civil engineers designing an ...
