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“Re-wilding” the waterways
Northland Regional Council’s Otiria-Moerewa spillway and bridge flood mitigation project highlights how engineering can be a catalyst for positive change for people and places.
More than a quick fix
For many New Zealanders, 2023 was a year when the weather gods turned toxic, unleashing floods and pummelling critical infrastructure. That made it a demanding year for engineers, called on in the aftermath of disaster to find a solution to the impassable bridge or broken highway. But engineering emergency fixes is a perennial requirement of the job and, often, the clock is ticking. Loudly.
New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company
The New Zealand Engineers Tunnelling Company made a significant contribution to Allied efforts on the Western Front. Their work was diverse, skilled and often dangerous and included counter-mining, communications and bridge construction.
Newmarket Viaduct
The first Newmarket Viaduct, constructed between 1962 and 1966, was a vital link near the start of Auckland’s Southern Motorway and was the largest prestressed concrete bridge in New Zealand at the time.
Load pathways
Throughout this module, we'll explore various aspects of load paths, from the familiar struts and cantilevers to the intricate dynamics of moment frames. But we won't stop at theory alone. Real-life case studies will accompany our discussions, providing tangible examples that bridge the gap between concept and practice.
Kawarau Falls Dam
The Kawarau Falls Dam, completed in 1926, is located at the head of the Kawarau River where it arises at the outlet of Lake Wakatipu in Central Otago. To the casual observer it might be mistaken for a bridge since State Highway 6 passes along it. However, it was built as a mining dam, albeit an unusual one.
Leading questions: Andrew McMenamin
New Fellow Andrew McMenamin FENgNZ CPEng has been a structural engineer for nearly 30 years, and while he started his career in Aotearoa, he was first chartered in the United Kingdom nearly 20 years ago. Most of his career has focused on infrastructure projects, and he's worked on structures including the Auckland Harbour Bridge, London’s Marylebone station and two huge projects involving a viaduct on the London Overground railway and a series of bridges in Buckinghamshire.
Engineers' Stories – Kiriana Andrew
Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle was an historic event, causing widespread damage and the tragic loss of 11 lives. Kiriana Andrew of WSP tells us about her involvement with bridges in the Hawkes Bay region in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Five more minutes with Alessandro Palermo
Being an engineering academic is a global career. In August 2023, after 14 years at the University of Canterbury, Professor in Structural Engineering, Alessandro Palermo left the garden city and headed to the University of California, San Diego.
Young Engineer of the Year Award 2016 finalists
We are pleased to announce our four finalists for this year’s Young Engineer of the Year Award are Jing Siong (John) Cheah GIPENZ, Liam Edwards MIPENZ, Felicity Jensen GIPENZ and Martin Peat GIPENZ.
