Purdue Researchers Seek to Create Smart Concrete
Researchers at Purdue University are working to create “intelligent concrete” that would help cut down on road repairs and traffic delays; an effort based on information gleaned from a pilot project conducted jointly with the Indiana Department of Transportation. [Above photo by the Indiana DOT.] Lana Lu, an associate professor at the university’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering, and a team of researchers worked with the Indiana DOT in 2019 to embed sensors into three Indiana highways to...
AISI Publishes Cold-Formed Steel Framing Research Report to Support Development of New Energy Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published a new cold-formed steel framing research report, “AISI RP20-2: Development of a U-Factor Calculation Procedure for Cold-Formed Steel C-Shaped Clear Wall Assemblies.” The report is available for free download at http://www.buildusingsteel.org. The research was undertaken to support a new energy standard being developed by AISI’s Committee on Framing Standards. In addition to its work in research and development, AISI...
DLR Group Awarded Wood Innovations Grant from the U.S. Forest Service
In partnership with the University of Minnesota, the research will test the viability of mass timber systems for hotel design & construction. May 19, 2020 – DLR Group was awarded the U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant to fund a conceptual building design and wall panel prototype for a cross-laminated timber hotel. The proposal, Mass Timber Hotel: Tuning CLT to Overcome Barriers to Adoption in the Hospitality Industry, was submitted in partnership with the Master of Science-Research...
Atlas Molded Products supports a synchronized structural infill 73-stories above Detroit
WESTMINSTER, Colo.- When Detroit’s Renaissance Center opened in 1977, the centerpiece was the world’s tallest hotel at the time. The 73-story tower was capped by a three-story restaurant space that featured a revolving floor offering 360-degree views. Both the building and the dining experience were iconic, indelibly hosting a generation of engagement, anniversary, and graduation dinners. In January of 2018, the space was redeveloped with the intention of completely upending the once-a-year dest...
Nickel Institute Updates Technical Guides for Designers, Materials Specifiers, Architects and Engineers
Toronto, ON, Canada – Thirty significant technical publications originally produced by INCO and American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) have been refreshed and re-published by the Nickel Institute. Popular titles, such as AISI’s Design Guidelines for the Selection and Use of Stainless Steels and INCO’s The Corrosion Resistance of Nickel-Containing Alloys in Sulphuric Acid and Related Compounds provide relevant technical information for engineers and end-users. The digital quality of the guides...
Video: Celebrating Steel's Sustainability on Earth Day
On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Steel Bridge Alliance celebrate structural steel’s commitment to sustainability. Join us as we celebrate steel as the most environmentally friendly construction material and help us spread the message of steel’s sustainability and commitment to a greener industry.
Metsä Wood: Building D(emountable) – fast construction with hybrid structures
The architectural office cepezed from the Netherlands wanted to build a four-storey office building that could be moved to another location, if needed. The end-result, Building D(emountable), is a hybrid structure that combines a steel structure with wooden elements and a glass façade. Using Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber) elements made the project more sustainable, and the lightweight elements were extremely fast to install. The wooden floor elements were manufactured at De Groot Vroom...
AISI Publishes Two New Cold-Formed Steel Research Reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published two new cold-formed steel research reports: 1) “RP19-3: Direct Strength Prediction of Purlins with Paired Torsion Bracing,” and 2) “RP20-1: Inelastic Lateral-Torsional Buckling Strength Validation for Non-Principal Axis Bending Using Numerical Methods.” Both are available for free download at https://www.buildusingsteel.org. The research reports resulted from projects awarded through AISI’s Small Project Fellowship...
QUIKRETE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Partner to Develop Printable Concrete
ATLANTA, GA – The QUIKRETE® Companies and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently entered a cooperative research and development agreement to design next-generation concrete for use in the production of large-scale structures through a 3D printing process. Using an additive manufacturing system developed by ORNL, the collaboration with QUIKRETE® will deliver specially-formulated concrete that establishes new construction capabilities. In alignment w...
Video: The Disruptive Future of Building Materials
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Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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February Issue 2026
