Within the Aerospace structures field, excluding innovation related to new materials, one of the next big things are morphing wings. > Image from https://storiesbywilliams. read more
To tackle this Structural engineers are finding innovative ways. For example In Taipei 101 they have used mass dampers to counteract the Earthquake loads. Now they are trying to use Pistons for resisting earthquakes and probably it will be the next breakthrough in Structural Engineering. read more
Gregory Olson, a materials science engineer at Northwestern University, has been working with the Navy to develop high-performance steel that is both strong and heat resistant. Olson's formula infuses steel with nanoscale copper particles, this formula could maintain structural integrity at temperatures up to 1000 degrees F. read more