Study, Design, and Improve the Future of Buildings With a Graduate Certificate in Building Design From MTU. Building engineers are the foundation of any modern society. From evaluating structures, ...

Propel your career forward with an accredited graduate certificate. Engineers able to provide solutions to complex building needs are in high demand. Get integrated training in the theory, analysis, ...

Exterior cladding functions as the first layer of defense between a structure and environmental exposure”— Elwin ...

Large buildings, industrial installations, and infrastructure projects rely on more than concrete, steel, and timber. Beneath the visible components of bridges, commercial buildings, and mechanical ...

This PhD studentship will develop and validate performance-based circular design methods for reusable steel-timber floor systems, combining large-scale testing and advanced modelling to enable ...

When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

Shear walls are walls specifically designed to resist lateral loads, transferring the load from the wall above to the wall below and, ultimately, out through the foundation. This is a critical role in ...

Rainier Square Tower, under construction in Seattle, is one of the buildings considered for the development of a performance-based wind design manual for tall buildings. Photo Courtesy of ...