A collaborative research team from Tohoku University in Japan and the Wuhan University of Technology in China has taken inspiration from butterfly wings to develop a new lightweight lattice structure that also boasts enhanced mechanical strength, impact resistance and energy absorption capability through advanced structural design. They suggest that this strong yet … [Read more...] about Bio-inspired structural design improves impact resistance and energy absorption
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Buro Happold partners with ORIS to scale carbon measurement across infrastructure projects
Global engineering consultancy Buro Happold has announced a partnership with ORIS Materials Intelligence to expand carbon measurement and support low-carbon design across its global infrastructure portfolio. According to Buro Happold, the partnership with ORIS willstrengthen its ability to embed carbon intelligence into design processes, building on its PAS 2080 foundations, … [Read more...] about Buro Happold partners with ORIS to scale carbon measurement across infrastructure projects
University of Warwick engineers help rewrite the rules behind Europe’s skyscrapers and bridges
Engineers at the University of Warwick have played a leading role in updating one of Europe’s most important construction standards, used in everything from multi-storey offices to some of the world’s tallest buildings. The new Eurocode 4, published on 18 March, sets out how engineers should design composite structures made from steel and concrete. These structures dominate … [Read more...] about University of Warwick engineers help rewrite the rules behind Europe’s skyscrapers and bridges
Great British Energy-Nuclear selects Arup to support delivery of the UK’s first SMR
Great British Energy-Nuclear (GBE-N) has appointed global engineering consultancy Arup to provide early-phase foundation engineering and design support for the Wylfa nuclear power plant project, the UK’s first small modular reactor (SMR). Wylfa, located on Anglesey, has been chosen as the site for the UK’s first SMRs. The project will supply up to 1.5GW of clean energy to … [Read more...] about Great British Energy-Nuclear selects Arup to support delivery of the UK’s first SMR
New strategic partnership to accelerate the delivery of nature positive and climate resilient solutions
Engineering consultancy Buro Happold and ecological restoration specialists Kew Reach have announced a new partnership designed to accelerate the delivery of science-led, nature-positive and climate-resilient solutions across the built environment and landscape restoration sectors. Through the partnership, the two organisations plan to combine complementary expertise to … [Read more...] about New strategic partnership to accelerate the delivery of nature positive and climate resilient solutions