This course presents the fundamental principles of structural analysis, determination of reactions, internal forces and deflections under the static load conditions. The course is mainly focused to ...

3D printing is transforming single-use trash into permanent infrastructure. Engineers at MIT are successfully turning raw plastic waste into high-strength floor trusses via large-scale additive ...

On left, the MIT HAUS large format 3D printer system deposits the first layer of a polymer composite 3D printed floor truss. A closeup of a notched joint is seen on right, and the assembled floor ...

The potential dangers of lightweight construction and its inherent deficiencies must be understood by every firefighter and fire officer. From a strategic and tactical standpoint, lightweight ...