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Electrification is essential, but it is not the whole story. Real decarbonization requires a systems-based approach that accounts for energy, materials, infrastructure, and operational constraints.
The record-breaking 2005 hurricane season, with 27 named storms, highlighted the need for forensic analysis, and Katrina’s lessons continue to shape resilient design and coastal defenses, preparing communities for future climate-driven storms.
For projects of unconventional size, shape, structural system or function that are in high-seismic areas, meeting standard building codes alone may not always make sense. Performance-based seismic design (PBSD) can provide a better approach.
Thornton Tomasetti's Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experts develop and apply codes based on first principles to simulate low- and high-velocity fluid flow to solve real-world problems. Here we highlight two recent simulations created by the CFD Community of Practice.
Thornton Tomasetti partnered with Bridges to Prosperity to construct a 60-meter trail bridge over the Akaruruma River in Rwanda, completed ahead of schedule. The bridge connects over 5,600 people across five communities to essential services, enhancing safety and livelihoods.
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), a lightweight construction material from the mid-1900s, is prone to structural failures due to its limited 30-year lifespan and manufacturing inconsistencies. This article highlights recent safety concerns, such as hidden defects in public buildings, and outlines current research, AI-assisted defect detection and remediation strategies to manage RAAC risks in aging infrastructure.
Thornton Tomasetti Senior Associate Abraham Calvin wrote an article for 3dprint.com on the critical role forensics and predictive failure analysis play in the safe and effective adoption of additive manufacturing.
As more electric vehicles take to the road, parking structures must evolve to accommodate them. Thornton Tomasetti Principal Todd Neal writes about safety, accessibility, increased vehicle weight and other challenges impacting facility design in the latest issue of Parking Today.
On the Moore in the Morning podcast, Principal Michael Wesolowsky explained how vibrations are natural for venues and, if properly designed, can safely accommodate fans dancing and enjoying the show.