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A Report about the Huangpu Pearl River Northern Channel Bridge, Guangzhou – the longest single-pylon cable-stayed bridge span in China
In our journal Steel Construction - Design and Research, issue 1/2012, this enormous structure was featured. Read more about the key project on the second ring highway of Guangzhou, China. You can learn about the tender design, the final design and the construction of the bridge, including foundation, pylon and main girder.
Featured on Structurae: The Shard
Designed by Renzo Piano and inaugurated recently on July 5th, "The Shard" in London's borough of Southwark towers over its surroundings like no other building in the city or even Europe. At 309.6 meters this skyscraper has officially become Europe's tallest building and the UK's second-tallest free-standing structure.
Rockfalls and slope slides - issues to be delt with
The current issue of Geomechanics and Tunnelling sheds light on the experience and research in Austria, Switzerland and Germany regarding rockfalls and slope slides. The article by Thuro and Bundschuh for instance highlights a small but spectacular rockfall in Stein an der Traun which caused the death of two people and triggered many questions regarding prevention and observation.
Steel Construction issue 3/2012 dedicated to Nordic Steel in Oslo
The August-issue of Steel Construction is dedicated to the leading conference Nordic Steel in Oslo. It features the best 8 papers that were submitted to the committee and will be part of the delegates bag.
New Version of Structurae Now Online
Since 13 July 2012 www.structurae.de, one of the largest databases for structures of bridge, civil and structural engineering with monthly page views of around one million, is now available in a completely new version.
Italy underground
Urban tunnelling has become a necessity in densely populated areas. The current issue of Geomechanics and Tunnelling shows how major cities in Italy have encountered the challenge.
The Shanghai Oriental Sport Center - SOSC
A new sports park has been built in Shanghai in immediate vicinity of the EXPO exhibition ground, for the FINA World Swimming Championship, which took place in the summer of 2011. A completely redesigned landscape park comprises three sports venues as well as a large press and administration centre.
Planning for the post-oil era - Iconic Campus of the Zayed University Abu Dhabi
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi is planning for the post-oil era, so education plays a central role in its Master Plan 2030. The new building complex of the Zayed University, intended for 6,000 students, is located in the future Capital District directly on the important connecting road between the Abu Dhabi international airport and the old town peninsular.
Book Review: Before steel - the introduction of structural iron and its consequences
A new book on building with iron in the 19th century? Are there not already numerous readable portrayals of the thrilling evolution of iron structures?
