Tribute to Swiss structural engineers moves to MIT

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The details regarding the idea that inspired the veteran professor to create a museum exhibit is given, which looks at the education and accomplishments of four Swiss engineers who exemplify the best in structural engineering. The multimedia exhibit includes original drawings, photographs, three-dimensional models, and CD-Rom presentations of the engineers' works, which include concrete and steel bridges and thin-shell structures.

Engineering services, Civil Engineers, Reports, Works, Exhibitions

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Full-scale model bridge will test-sensors and monitors

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The EMPA team has designed and constructed a full-size footbridge that features glass-fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) girders and have evaluated various systems that could be used to mitigate the phenomena that caused 'Galloping Gertie' opened in 1940. This 20 m long, 2.5 m wide bridge was designed according to the European Union standards and is systematic, so that one long 'free' span can be studied most closely.

Product information, Models, Testing, Design and construction, Sensors, Mechanical properties, Footbridges

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Analysts say construction market will increase sharply while prices rise steadily

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The forecasts of the rapid growth of the construction industry and the gradual rise in the prices of real estate during the year 2007 are discussed.

United States, Construction, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Commodity & service prices, Real Estate, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, EX. BUILDING, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Construction industry, Prices and rates, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Growth, Real property, Company growth, Company pricing policy

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