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BridgeArt.net
BridgeArt.net compiles, categorises and archives high quality information of interest to structural, civil and bridge engineers. It includes a wiki, a software database and a news monitoring site.
http://www.bridgeart.net/|
Canadian Civil Engineering History and Heritage
This site illustrates the rich history and heritage of the civil engineering profession in Canada. It includes photographs and descriptions of many historic civil engineering sites and projects, most of which have been commemorated as National Historic Civil Engineering Sites by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. It also includes brief biographies of the most important civil engineers who were responsible for these historic projects.
http://heritage.csce.ca/|
Centuries of Civil Engineering
A rare book exhibition celebrating the rich heritage of civil engineering and the accomplishments of civil engineers. With images, photos, and information on civil engineering achievements worldwide.
http://www.lindahall.org/events_exhib/exhibit/exhibits/civil/index.shtml|
Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association represents the interests of civil engineering contractors registered in the UK. The site includes information on the Association, news and details of publications.
http://www.ceca.co.uk/|
Eurocodes Expert
Eurocodes Expert has been established to help clients, designers, contractors and suppliers understand and use the 10 new European structural design codes. Includes information on the Eurocodes themselves, plus details of training and events.
http://www.eurocodes.co.uk/|
Findanengineer.com
A professional structural engineer search facility created by the Institution of Structural Engineers. The site allows you to find a professional structural engineer in the UK based on specialism, region, postcode and company name.
http://www.findanengineer.com/|
ISIS Canada
The Intelligent Sensing for Innovative Structures project is a collaborative effort of Canadian universities specializing in civil, mechanical, materials, aerospace, and electrical engineering. It researches innovative uses of fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) in concrete structures and structurally-integrated fibre optic sensing (FOS) systems that allow engineers to monitor structures from remote locations.
http://www.isiscanada.com/|
Spreadsheets for Structural Engineering
Focuses on the use of Microsoft Excel in the UK structural engineering and construction environments. Includes spreadsheet files, resources, information and links to other web sites for engineering spreadsheets and for Microsoft Excel in general.
http://www.structural-engineering.fsnet.co.uk/|
Structurae - International Database and Gallery of Structures
Information on structures of interest to the civil engineer, with details of the people and practices involved, method and material of construction, images, etc. It is searchable or can be browsed by name of the structure or the people involved, geographical area or using a timeline.
http://www.structurae.net/|
UK Civil Engineering
Directory site with links to contractors and sub-contractors, plant sale and hire, and professional institutions.
http://www.ukcivilengineering.com/|



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