by Structural News | May 31, 2012 | Controversy, Demolition, Safety, Threat |
A recent, memorial day deck collapse in Atlanta has underscored the need for progress in the area of deck safety. 7 People were injured Sunday, May 27th when a deck that was holding a weekend celebration to kick off the official start of summer suddenly collapsed....
by Structural News | May 26, 2012 | Construction, Controversy, Safety |
Few toys are able to excite children as much about the construction industry as Rokenbok’s toys have for the past 17 years. A combination of build-it-yourself Legos and remote controlled construction vehicles, these toys are educating a new generation of children in...
by Structural News | May 10, 2010 | Structures |
The average bridge is designed for a 50 year lifespan. Today however, most bridges are at the end of their expected lifespan and are also carrying heavier loads than they were originally designed for. This real time technology similar to an EKG monitors the health of...
by Structural News | Apr 30, 2010 | Safety, Threat |
After every structural collapse, fire and major dissaster there is much to be learned in order to prevent as best we can similar events from happening again in the future. There are many groups who have been mobalized to find out what can be learned: Chris...
