Composite construction, which optimises the complementary strengths of materials such as steel and concrete, has become a mainstay in modern engineering. Central to these systems are shear connection ...

Wood’s strength depends on the direction of the grain. The technical term for this variance is “orthotropic,” which means having different strengths in three planes perpendicular to each other. Wood ...

Wood’s strength depends on the direction of the grain. The technical term for this variance is “orthotropic,” which means having different strengths in three planes perpendicular to each other. An ...

Acorn Glade Passive House. Image Courtesy of Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects When addressing the world's broader problems—such as the climate emergency, energy crisis, and housing shortage—, we often ...