#structuralEngineering

2026-01-21
2026-01-11

My silliest accomplishment at my last corporate #structuralengineering job (company with thousands of employees) was getting #emacs added to the approved/allowed software list.

I imagine the IT people had no idea what they were enabling.

2026-01-04

Finally published this data puzzle on professional #structuralengineering licensure in the US using @observablehq framework

structural-engineering.fyi

Things that sucked:

- license api changes
- only one state using open data to disseminate this information
- needing to take steps to obfuscate the api and aggregate data (getting the raw data was a PITA and I don’t want someone just yoinking a csv file)

#dataviz #datavisualization #observableframework

2026-01-02

Earthquake-safe industrial design made simple — Resistance, Isolation, Flexibility, Materials.

#IndustrialDesign
#Architecture
#StructuralEngineering
#BestenIndia

Industrial Growth through Integrated Design
2025-12-31

#structuralengineering UK government posts statement on potential safety risks in relation to reinforced concrete transfer slab construction. Issue revolves around punching shear design methodology.
#structuralsafety #safety #reinforcedconcrete

gov.uk/government/publications

Large Format BoyjectionistBenHM3@saint-paul.us
2025-12-21

Imagine a really big space ship. Magic earth normal temp, press, atmosphere, and gravity.

Would the contained atmosphere exert enough tension that the entire ship skin would be under tension?

With all the interior attached to that skin, would there be no need for pure compression elements? No columns.

#architecture #mechanicalengineering #structuralengineering #askfedi

2025-12-18
A dramatic black-and-white view of a multi-story building under construction, with scaffolding, safety railings, and a crane lifting a structural element. The dark, overcast sky enhances the industrial tension and scale of the scene.
#ConstructionPhotography #BlackAndWhitePhoto #UrbanDevelopment #IndustrialAesthetics
#CraneLift #DocumentaryImage #ArchitectureInProgress #MonochromeMood
#StructuralEngineering #BuildingSite
Black-and-white photo of a construction site with a crane lifting a steel beam in front of a multi-story building under scaffolding, framed by a cloudy sky.
2025-12-09

Pompeii House Frozen Mid-Renovation Reveals Secrets of Roman Cement | Scientific American scientificamerican.com/article. It took another 1,800 years to reinforce concrete with steel. I believe the Romans did employ some element of reinforcement with timber. #structuralEngineering

Jupiter Rollform Machines Pvt.2008
2025-11-24
SiliconWitsiliconwit
2025-10-19

Master shear force and bending moment analysis using real-world industrial beam structures like robotic arm cantilevers, conveyor support systems, and solar tracker mechanisms.

Dive deep into load distribution, diagram construction, and identify critical sections vital for safe and efficient structural design in mechatronics and automation.

Unlock the full lesson and elevate your engineering skills: siliconwit.com/education/mecha

Obiwon Kenobiobiwonky
2025-08-04

Ever wondered what forces your home withstands daily? 🏠💨 Our upcoming post breaks down the types of structural loads that impact building safety. Read more!
constructor.net.au/an-introduc

Mike McCaffrey :pdx_badge:mikemccaffrey@pdx.social
2025-07-06

The only thing scarier than the speed at which this guy went from zero knowledge about the structure to cutting though joists and slapping together load bearing walls, is the multitude of people in the comments wishing he would do the same to their homes. A good reminder of why building permits are a thing.

youtube.com/shorts/BC5b0WiNMpA

#Architecture #StructuralEngineering

Screenshot from the video of a rectangle cut into the drywall ceiling of a room, exposing a series of engineered joists.Second screenshot with the text "two hours later" showing that the joists have all been cut through to make an opening for a wooden staircase that is already half built. Along the side of the staircase, below the bisected joists is a new load bearing wall constructed from a smattering of single vertical two by fours with absolutely no sistered studs or lateral bracing.

One comment is shown in a bubble near the bottom says "Is Martin for hire? He did a great job. I have a couple of projects..."
2025-07-03

Nerdiest thing I have done in a while…

When you *really* want a book on Japanese and German structural wood joinery but the flat shipping cost is more than half the cost of the book, you find 4 friends to go in on buying a bunch of copies #structuralengineering

A well wrapped copy of The Joinery CompendiumA box full of copies of the book, The Joinery Compendium
2025-06-18

@cdnhistoryehx
As a young bridge engineer in Vancouver, I was told that there was a temporary support containing I-beams for which the shear resistance had been calculated using the entire cross-sectional area of the beam, rather than only the area of the web. The calculated resistance was consequently about twice the actual resistance.

#bridge #collapse #StructuralEngineering

Andreas Zieritzanthrazit
2025-05-28

I am happy to announce the latest release of NODEMaple on GitHub.

NODEMaple consists of a set of Maple workbooks and a library for structural design based on the Eurocode, with the focus on Design of Timber Constructions according to Eurocode 5.

For more information and download see Github:
- github.com/Anthrazit68/NODEMap

- YouTube: youtube.com/@NODEMaple
- PeerTube: peertube.wtf/c/nodemaple/videos

N-gated Hacker Newsngate
2025-05-26

🚀 BEHOLD: The that's going to magically revolutionize building design by repeating "Features" and "How it works" like a broken record. 🏗️ Apparently, throwing enough at a wall will make structural engineering happen. 🤖✨ Just don't ask it to actually plan anything without a human holding its hand. 🙄
spacial.io/

Current Renewables EngineeringCRENGSolar
2025-05-14

Structural engineering is the silent hero behind every reliable solar installation. At Current Renewables Engineering, we ensure the backbone of your solar energy project stands strong.
Looking to build with confidence? Let’s talk! creng.co/

Structural engineering is the backbone of every reliable solar system.
ArchUpArchup
2025-05-06

Differentiating between shear walls and columns is crucial in structural design, especially when their geometries overlap. While both elements transfer loads, their behavior under stress, reinforcement requirements, and design criteria vary significantly.

archup.net/shear-wall-vs-colum

ArchUpArchup
2025-05-05

Differentiating between shear walls and columns is crucial in structural design, especially when their geometries overlap. While both elements transfer loads, their behavior under stress, reinforcement requirements, and design criteria vary significantly.

archup.net/shear-wall-vs-colum

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