By David Hindley
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1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article
World-class research, award-winning designs and a new mindset are all helping New Zealand manufacturers, architects and designers take a fresh approach to those most fundamental of building materials – concrete, steel and timber.
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By Mohamed Mostafa
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1 February 2020, Build 176, Feature article
Earthquake damaged precast concrete floors are the focus of detailed investigation to help understand the role system response plays on the performance of precast floors. The ultimate goal? To improve building safety and reduce damage.
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1 June 2016, Build 154
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By Dr Enrique del Rey Castillo
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1 April 2022, Build 189, Feature article
Extensive research at the University of Auckland on carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP) helps understand how this material can be used for seismic strengthening, increasing existing buildings’ resilience.
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