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  • 1.  Innovative project topics and ideas in design field

    Posted 07-15-2019 01:34 PM
    Edited by Tirza Austin 07-15-2019 02:34 PM

    I am interested in project work involving the design of innovative buildings. Please provide me your suggestions for topics and resources which could be very useful. 



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    Ashwin Rajesh S.M.ASCE
    India
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  • 2.  RE: Innovative project topics and ideas in design field

    Posted 07-16-2019 07:49 AM
    ​I suggest that you look onto ConXtech modular steel construction system; defined in company site as:
    "ConX is a Chassis Based Modular® building system that allows project teams to work Faster, Better, Safer and Greener®. ConX serves high density residential, commercial, healthcare, institutional and industrial markets."
    For more info, browse the company site: https://www.conxtech.com/


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    Ammar Abu Ghdaib, Ph.D., M.ASCE
    SR. CONSULTANT, CIVIL/STRUCTURAL
    SNC-LAVALIN-FAYEZ ENGINEERING
    AL-KHOBAR
    SAUDI ARABIA
    EMAIL: DRAMMAR.KHALIL@...
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  • 3.  RE: Innovative project topics and ideas in design field

    Posted 07-18-2019 10:26 AM
    Edited by Tirza Austin 07-18-2019 10:25 AM
    Thank you for your suggestion. But please tell me on RCC structure on Design topic in innovation





  • 4.  RE: Innovative project topics and ideas in design field

    Posted 07-18-2019 07:00 PM
    There are many new building systems for RCC that utilize polystyrene as stay-in-place formwork such as: SISMO,  PLASTBAU, ENER BLOCK.

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    Ammar Abu Ghdaib, Ph.D., M.ASCE
    SR. CONSULTANT, CIVIL/STRUCTURAL
    SNC-LAVALIN-FAYEZ ENGINEERING
    AL-KHOBAR
    SAUDI ARABIA
    EMAIL: DRAMMAR.KHALIL@...
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  • 5.  RE: Innovative project topics and ideas in design field

    Posted 07-21-2019 10:57 AM
    Dear Ashwin, I suggest you check the main problems related to this topic in your home town. Also, check if any construction practice has remained the same along years (i.e., curing concrete). In my home town, there are several problems related to the over-optimized design of structures and the same construction techniques for new and evolving materials (the construction techniques should adapt to these new features). Also, I suggest you check the latest construction techniques devoted to precast concrete and fiber reinforced concrete.
    Regards,

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    Andres Guzman Ing.,M.ASCE
    Associate Professor
    UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE
    Barranquilla
    573004284680
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