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Tag: structural engineering
How engineering the Kalbarri Skywalks helped revitalise tourism in Western Australia
An engineer behind Western Australia’s Kalbarri Skywalks says he’s proud to have opened up this wilderness area to the world.Created ...
How engineers bring Vivid Sydney to life
Many people don't realise that Vivid Sydney's light installations are a mix of engineering meets art.
From response to resilience: How engineers can help in the wake of extreme floods
The risk of extreme floods isn’t receding. Here’s how engineers can help build flood resilience in the short and long ...
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.
How a structural engineer found her place in the energy industry
Jane Zeng is eager to promote the energy industry as an opportunity for the next generation of engineers, regardless of ...
‘I think I’ve done a job on every street in Melbourne’: Highlights from a 50-year engineering career
Civil and structural engineer Douglas Turnbull closed his Melbourne consultancy at the end of 2021 after half a century in ...
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 ...
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.
Engineering Australia 108, the Southern Hemisphere’s tallest residential building
Bringing the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere to the Melbourne skyline involved a lot of ingenuity — and ...
