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Arup publishes new guide to fire safety and mass timber design

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Arup has just released a new comprehensive guide to fire safety design and mass timber construction for architects in response to the nascent surge of projects utilizing the material nationwide.

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Innovative engineering showcased at the 2022 Structural Awards

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The UK’s Institution of Structural Engineers has announced the winners of the Structural Awards 2022, which seeks to celebrate the role of structural engineers in sustainability, social impact, innovation, and ingenuity. Ten projects were honored, comprising two Supreme Award winners and eight shortlisted works.

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Australia bans engineered stone due to silicosis risk

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Australia has become the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. The ban targets engineered stone, also known as agglomerated stone – a type of material made by mixing crushed stone with a resin binder. "The

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Fire safety expert "extremely concerned" about mass-timber buildings

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World-leading fire safety expert José Torero has told Dezeen he is "extremely concerned" about mass-timber buildings being constructed around the world. He supported official investigations into some of the world's most high-profile building safety incidents, including the World Trade Center collapse on 9/11 and the Grenfell Tower fire.

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A fatal apartment building fire in Valencia, Spain, raises questions on the safety of building materials

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As per Spanish outlet El Pais , the vice-president of the Valencia College of Industrial and Technical Engineers, Esther Puchades, suggested that the building’s cladding included polyurethane and when “heated it is like plastic and it ignites.”

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Railroad Signal Maintenance: Safety and Reliability on Tracks

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The Critical Role of Signals in Rail Operations Train control signals are vital for safety. These come from agencies like the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA). Keeping these signals in good shape is crucial because any problems can lead to big issues.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

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Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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