Posts Tagged ‘Structural Engineering’
Asbestos: The Magic Material
For thousands of years, asbestos has been mined and used in numerous applications. From it’s earliest uses as a fibrous reinforcement for earthenware pots, to it’s uses as a fire-resistant cloth, to it’s latest uses as thermal and electrical isolation. What was once considered a wonder material, asbestos became the source of much scrutiny within…
Read MoreMystic Seaport Timbers Going Up
The timbers for the new Thompson Exhibition Building at Mystic Seaport have started to go up! DeStefano & Chamberlain provided the structural engineering for the new building. Designed by Centerbrook Architects, it stands in contrast to the other buildings on the campus and features an exterior appearance of a cresting wave, while the interior resembles…
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