Civil & structural
- Civil & structural
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Q&A: John Mosuela
John Mosuela followed his passion for trains to the world of civil engineering. Now, he’s passionate about how engineers can advocate for accessibility and inclusion.
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- Civil & structural
- How I got here
Q&A: Fiona Walport
UK Young Academy member and recent RAEng Engineers Trust Young Engineer of the Year winner Fiona Walport is inspired by how structural engineers can shape a better future.
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- Civil & structural
- Environment & sustainability
- Opinion
- Issue 95
Building a greener future
Will Arnold, Head of Climate Action at the IStructE, says we need a total rethink of how we create, maintain and power our buildings to better protect our planet.
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- Civil & structural
- How I got here
- Issue 96
Q&A: Nyasha Mutembwa
A summer school in Shanghai inspired civil engineering student Nyasha Mutembwa to reach for every opportunity on offer.
- Civil & structural
- Mechanical
- Issue 96
Bridging the Eurasian gap
The world’s longest suspension bridge (for now) spans about 5 km. Just how did they build it, and what was the secret to it being a year ahead of schedule?
- Civil & structural
- Maritime & naval
- Issue 96
Ensuring engineering’s endurance
Offshore lighthouses are constantly getting battered by waves and wind. Rather than replacing them, engineers are looking into clever ways to prolong these (and other) structures.
- Environment & sustainability
- Civil & structural
- Issue 96
Protecting the UK’s coasts
Settlements on the UK’s coastlines are increasingly at risk of being lost to erosion. How can different engineering approaches protect them?
- Civil & structural
- Environment & sustainability
- Issue 95
Building with fungi
Materials made from mycelium, the hair-like threads that sustain all fungi, are now finding uses in construction.
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- Civil & structural
Why dyslexia and structural engineering fit together
As a structural engineer, your ideas can change the world. If you’re someone with dyslexia, your vision could be even greater.
- Civil & structural
- Technology & robotics
- Software & computer science
- Issue 94
3D printing a bridge with a twin
Virtual models of structures could help engineers use less material and save CO2 emissions in future construction projects – like with this 3D-printed bridge in Amsterdam.
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- Civil & structural
- Electricals & electronics
- Innovation Watch
The sensors making cities and structures smarter
UtterBerry’s matchbox-sized sensors form a network, akin to the human body’s sensory system, that provides early warning when maintenance might be needed or damage repaired.
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- Civil & structural
- Health & medical
- Innovation Watch
The startup purifying water in partnership with low-income communities
Access to clean water is a fundamental human need, yet hundreds of millions worldwide go without it. Cambridge-based social enterprise Blue Tap has one solution – a low-cost device that purifies water by precisely injecting chlorine into a local water supply.
- Civil & structural
- Transport
- Issue 92
The ‘flat-pack’ footbridge for train stations
If you thought flat-pack was just for furniture, think again! Find out how this new concept can make building a humble railway bridge take less time, money and carbon.
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- Environment & sustainability
- Civil & structural
- Opinion
- Issue 92
How do we make the UK more resilient to flooding?
Extreme flooding is becoming a regular occurrence across the UK, with flash floods causing significant damage to homes and businesses.
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- Civil & structural
- Health & medical
- Opinion
- Issue 90
Better buildings need a breath of fresh air
Post-COVID-19, how do we stay safe in winter without throwing open all the windows and cranking up the radiators to max?
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- Civil & structural
- Issue 52
Building the Shard
The Shard is one of London's most iconic buildings. The tallest in Western Europe, it was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and dominates the city’s skyline. Ingenia spoke to John Parker, project director for structural engineers WSP, who outlined the engineering decisions made in building the enormous steel and glass structure.