What is Civil Engineering ?

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Structures

3D computer models are used to design out potential construction problems. The Gatwick project used a system of process mapping so that construction could start before the final design was confirmed. (the design and construction of the building was broken down into separate parts)

Gatwick's Answer to Legoland: 01/07/1999 issue of the New Civil Engineer

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Model of a bowstring girder railway bridge. A detailed dynamic analysis was done to examine the effects of high speed trains on the structure.

Bowstring Brief: 25/11/1999 issue of the New Civil Engineer

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Software is beginning to combine architectural plans and engineering data into a single digital model.

New 3D modelling software "allows engineers to create "virtual frames" that can be analyzed and priced quickly. The structural engineer creates an intelligent 3 D model that can also be used by the project contractors."

Share Dividend: 17/09/1998 issue of the New Civil Engineer

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Bentley Systems' Triforma software is modular allowing engineering information for piling, structural grids, elevators, plumbing or wiring to be added to the basic digital model.

Divided by Technology: 07/12/2000 issue of the New Civil Engineer

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Modelling of the Brno-Vienna Expressway bridge.

Views of finite element analysis model showing brick, shell, tub, beam and spring elements.

Model of deck at mid-span showing maximum torsional stresses in service, viewed obliquely from (a) above and (b) from below.

Arch Bridge Crossing the Brno-Vienna Expressway: January 2000 issue of the New Civil Engineer

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