Swimming Pools Are Getting a Major Update
A Breakthrough in Pool Design, HH Consulting’s one-of-a-kind answer to age-old structural issues is Cupolex.
5 Cool Hoover Dam Facts on the 85th Anniversary
On March 1, 1936, the Hoover Dam was completed. At the time it was the largest concrete structure ever built and the largest dam on earth…
Shake Tables—What They Are & How They Help Structural Engineers
Later this year, the world’s largest outdoor shake table will be ready for seismic testing at the University of California San Diego. The…
Do I Really Need to Hire a Structural Engineer?
We all know the concept of instant and delayed gratification. Instant: Eat a pint of ice cream and pay for it later with a stomachache…
The Modern Pergola Designs Giving Us Backyard Goals
In a time of stay-at-home orders and quarantine, household projects and renovations abound. Like us, many of our clients are taking a closer…
Temporary Qurantine Facilities Can Help Win The Fight Against COVID-19
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases around the country, it's important for structural engineers to be ready to support hospitals in…
Ten Futuristic Building Materials that Structural Engineers can look forward to
The future always brings about exciting new developments for Structural Engineers. Here are 10 types of building materials that are straight…
How Recycling Concrete Saves Structural Engineers Time and Money
Prior to the concept of recycling, concrete waste would make up around 25% of national landfill waste. Not only did structural engineers…
The Next Generation of Self-Healing Materials and their Impact on Structural Engineering
Self-healing materials are man-made substances that have the ability to repair their damage without the need for human intervention. These…
Structural Health Monitoring and the Future of Structural Engineering Safety
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is a structural engineering methodology used to implement a damage detection system and/or strategies for…
The Best Shape for Making Strong Structures
When designing structures, architects and engineers not only have to consider the visual aesthetic of the shapes that give their creations…