The Central West End building appeared to be missing key structural elements that anchored walls to the foundation. 'It’s ...

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Short lengths of wood or engineered lumber that are cut to fit between joists, studs or trusses are called blocking. Blocking ...

Introduction: Substantial Structural Damage and Its Impact on Building Repairs - Substantial structural damage (SSD) is a ...

A joist is a horizontal beam that provides structural support and prevents the “A” shape in a roof rafter from twisting and falling. Builders add joists to rafters through collars and metal ...

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Lifelong exposure to structural racism drives disparities, lead researchers say. Researchers from Michigan State University and Rutgers University say they will lead the first nationally funded ...

The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) was established on October 1, 1996, in order to serve the unique needs of the structural engineering community while influencing change on the broader ...