A monumental task
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Construction of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, was a feat in civil engineering. Built in honor of Americans who died in line of duty since 1794, the memorial features the names of 12,561 officers engraved on two 304 ft long and 3.5 ft high marble walls. Architect Davis Buckley designed the memorial which required over 12,000 pieces of granite and marble. The design and construction of the memorial's foundations posed the most challenging undertaking as the site's soil mechanics and underground subway structures presented difficulties.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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Seismic fuse does double duty in Arizona
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The incorporation of rubber and steel plates between the beams and columns of a junior high school in Phoenix enabled the structure to withstand both thermal expansion and seismic forces. This approach deviates from the traditional seismic design using ductile buildings. The plates, known as isolators, act as seismic fuses, designed to fail if forces on them are too great. Since isolators are easy to replace, buildings can be rehabilitated more easily after an earthquake.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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London casts a new eye on the millennium
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Issues discussed concern the design and construction of a 135 m diameter, $35 mil Ferris wheel in London as preparation for the 2000 millennium. Topics addressed include the structural engineering and management of the project.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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