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How Engineers Design for Progressive Collapse Prevention
On May 16, 1968, a small gas explosion in a kitchen on the 18th floor of Ronan Point, a 22-story precast concrete apartment block in London, blew out a...
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25JunRead MoreWhat Is a Diaphragm in Structural Engineering? A Clear Guide to How Buildings Resist Lateral Loads
Picture a building during a strong earthquake or a windstorm. The walls and columns get most of the attention, but the floors and the roof are doing quiet, critical...
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01AprRead MoreThis Week in Structural Engineering: Mass Timber Milestones, Recycled Plastic Trusses, and the Future of Bridge Repair
April 2026 brings a concentration of structural engineering developments that collectively illustrate how rapidly the profession is evolving. From a conference floor in Portland to a research lab at...
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01OctRead More4 Surprising Truths About Building a House We Learned From a 20-page Soil Report
Introduction: The Ground Beneath Your Feet Isn’t as Solid as You Think Most of us take the ground for granted. It is the stable, unmoving constant upon which we...
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01SepRead MoreJMVC Steel Beam Selector: Precision Steel Beam Design Software Backed by Engineering Excellence and Building Code Compliance
In structural engineering design, accuracy, efficiency, and code compliance are not negotiable. They are the foundation of safe, economical structural design. While traditional hand calculations remain valuable for understanding...
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14AugRead MoreSeismic Design Innovations for Homes: AI Tools, Base Isolation & Resilient Materials
Looking for earthquake-resistant home design solutions in 2025? In seismic zones across California, Japan, Turkey, and other high-risk regions, structural engineers are redefining the standards for residential construction. Gone...
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22JulRead MoreWhat is the Future of Structural Design? A Thought Leadership Perspective from JMVC Consulting Structural Engineers
Introduction The world is changing—rapidly. Climate shifts, digital transformation, and resource scarcity are reshaping how we think about the built environment. As structural engineers, we are compelled to ask:...