Tall buildings represent a pinnacle of modern engineering and architectural ingenuity, embodying the vertical expansion of urban environments and the quest for sustainable densification. The design of ...

The daily activities that comprise a typical company's tour of duty may vary greatly dependent upon the size and complexity of their response area and jurisdiction, the frequency of incident alarms ...

This course examines the key differences between light frame and mass timber systems. We will highlight the applications, code considerations and performance benefits of each system, including fire ...

Historical building methodsEarly Swiss mountain huts used locally available materials by necessity. Stone from nearby quarries provided walls with thermal mass to moderate temperature swings. Timber ...

Our nationwide economic downturn has resulted in an increase in the number of vacant and abandoned buildings in all of our response areas. Many organizations and businesses have been forced to cut ...

When the Burj Khalifa officially opened its doors to the world on January 4, 2010, it wasn't just the tallest structure on the planet - it was a bold declaration of human ambition. For Dubai, this ...

Propel your career forward with an accredited graduate certificate. Engineers able to provide solutions to complex building needs are in high demand. Get integrated training in the theory, analysis, ...

It has been nearly three weeks since one of California's most devastating wildfires began, triggering an immense effort to combat the blaze and mitigate further damage. As firefighters work to contain ...

A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made using an enzyme that turns carbon dioxide into solid minerals, the material ...

Propel your career forward with an accredited graduate certificate. Engineers able to provide solutions to complex building needs are in high demand. Get integrated training in the theory, analysis, ...