Center of attention

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The Washington Convention Center, in Washington D.C. displays an unique design and encompasses a vast interior space to enable hold large conferences and trade shows. It extends to six blocks consisting of three separate structures with two cross streets traversing the site east to west. The basic frame of the structure consists of continuous girder trusses between columns.

Author: Mariani, T.F., Tamaro, Mark, Kerley, Roger, Wendel, Tom
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
Facilities & equipment, Washington, DC, Usage, Washington, D.C., Girders, Trusses, Trusses (Building), Convention centres

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On the wild side

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Issues discussed concern the design and construction of roller coasters, focusing on coaster engineers' use of height, speed, and curvature to design innovative amusement rides. Topics addressed include the race to design the tallest and fastest coasters, technological advances in design software, the design history of thrill rides, and engineering and safety concerns.

Author: Elvin, David
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1999
Amusement rides, Engineering design, Roller coasters

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A sound assembly

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Issues discussed concern the design and construction of a 1.5 mil square foot conference facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Topics addressed include designing theater space, acoustical engineering, earthquake resistance, foundation engineering, and the aesthetic design of space used for religious purposes.

Author: Charlton, Nathan T., Collins, Joseph, Peterson, James G., Toma, Randall, Huddleston, Jeff
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
Acoustical engineering, Salt Lake City, Utah

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Subjects list: United States, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Convention facilities, Convention centers, Statistical Data Included, Methods, Structural engineering
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