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Northwestern University Opens Ryan FieldOctober 05, 2026
Northwestern University’s new 35,000-seat Ryan Field showcases the role of structural and construction engineering in modern stadium design, from its below-grade seating bowl to its sweeping steel canopy and exposed structural framing.
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Why Implement Performance-Based Seismic Design?August 04, 2025
For projects of unconventional size, shape, structural system or function that are in high-seismic areas, meeting standard building codes alone may not always make sense. Performance-based seismic design (PBSD) can provide a better approach.
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IEEE Magazine: Building Sustainability & ResilienceAugust 01, 2025
In the August 2025 issue of IEEE Energy Sustainability Magazine, Thornton Tomasetti expert Jose Rodriguez examines how sustainable building design is evolving to address decarbonization, energy efficiency, climate resilience, and long-term building performance.
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New Simulations from the CFD CoPJuly 30, 2025
Thornton Tomasetti's Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experts develop and apply codes based on first principles to simulate low- and high-velocity fluid flow to solve real-world problems. Here we highlight two recent simulations created by the CFD Community of Practice.
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Karuruma Trail Bridge CompletedJuly 28, 2025
Thornton Tomasetti partnered with Bridges to Prosperity to construct a 60-meter trail bridge over the Akaruruma River in Rwanda, completed ahead of schedule. The bridge connects over 5,600 people across five communities to essential services, enhancing safety and livelihoods.
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An Update on RAAC in the UKJuly 24, 2025
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a lightweight construction material from the mid-1900s, is prone to structural failures due to its limited 30-year lifespan and manufacturing inconsistencies. This article highlights recent safety concerns, such as hidden defects in public buildings, and outlines current research, AI-assisted defect detection and remediation strategies to manage RAAC risks in aging infrastructure.
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The Role of Forensics and Predictive Failure Analysis in Additive ManufacturingJuly 23, 2025
Thornton Tomasetti Senior Associate Abraham Calvin wrote an article for 3dprint.com on the critical role forensics and predictive failure analysis play in the safe and effective adoption of additive manufacturing.
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EVs and Parking Design in the Latest Issue of Parking TodayJuly 11, 2025
As more electric vehicles take to the road, parking structures must evolve to accommodate them. Thornton Tomasetti Principal Todd Neal writes about safety, accessibility, increased vehicle weight and other challenges impacting facility design in the latest issue of Parking Today.
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Principal Michael Wesolowsky Talks Venue Acoustics on Moore in the MorningJuly 10, 2025
On the Moore in the Morning podcast, Principal Michael Wesolowsky explained how vibrations are natural for venues and, if properly designed, can safely accommodate fans dancing and enjoying the show.