McMaster University's Civil Structure was generously donated by Walters Inc. in 1996. The Civil Structure not only serves as an educational tool, but has also been adopted as an important monument for the engineering student society. Since the construction of the Hatch Center, the Civil Structure has been left in Parking Lot M, and is ultimately inaccessible to students.
What is the Civil Structure and what is its importance?
The Civil Structure is designed to be used as an educational tool for Steel Design. The structure is comprised of a variety of steel shapes and sizes that are formed together to demonstrate the steel frameworks of structures. The Civil Structure was originally constructed by Professor Dwane S. Ellifritt from the University of Florida. Since it is difficult to take large class sizes on site visits, the Civil Structure serves as an optimal substitute by allowing students to visualize steel connects in full scale.
For more information about the Civil Structure please see the links provided:
http://www.tboake.com/steel/ssef/steelaids.html
Please sign this petition and help us bring the Civil Structure back on the McMaster University campus!
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September 17, 2017
we hit 250 signatures which is honestly wild. im so glad so many people agree that we need the structure back where we can actually see it. lets keep this momentum going.
September 15, 2017
we just hit 100 signatures and i cant believe it. the steel structure belongs back where students can actually learn from it so thanks for helping me push for that.
Reached 250 supporters
September 14, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 14, 2017
September 12, 2017
were almost at 100 signatures and i really want us to hit that mark before i send this over to the university administration. if you can send the link to a few classmates or friends who care about the civil structure it would be a huge help right now.
59 Comments
It doesn't make any sense to relegate something that is meant to demonstrate principals of civil engineering to a place where very few will ever see it. In addition, pieces like this are what make our campus unique and should be embraced.
It was one of the iconic pieces that told me that JHE was the engineering building, and reinforced the connection between theory and practice. My statics professor actually wanted to use it for a lecture but construction had begun so we couldn't. Please return it.
The Civil structure was really effectively used as a teaching took when Dr. Lydell Wiebe started using it as a reference for his course. It can still be referenced earlier, and can inspire students outside of the structural area of expertise too. But really, it's invaluable for giving students an idea of what steel connections look like before they finish Uni... And let me tell you: as someone working overseas now, that's value added to our education at McMaster that's valued GLOBALLY.
The civil structure was an integral part of my experience at McMaster and an excellent learning tool for my steel design course in my final year. McMaster needs to get its act together and find the structure a new home. I paid extra tuition for a building that I never got to use as a result of a referendum where I voted no, the least the university can do is reinstate this tool so other students do not miss out.
The Civil Structure wasting away in Lot M would be a shame as it is a great teaching tool as well as a symbol of pride for not just civil engineers but all of McMaster engineers. Personally I remember being drawn to it on my tour of McMaster when I was applying to university. I hope it is brought back to campus for all to see.
Yeahhhhh
Loved looking at this structure during my early undergrad... Just hasn't been the same around JHE since it was removed :/
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McMaster University's Civil Structure was generously donated by Walters Inc. in 1996. The Civil Structure not only serves as an educational tool, but has also been adopted as an important monument for the engineering student society. Since the construction of the Hatch Center, the Civil Structure has been left in Parking Lot M, and is ultimately inaccessible to students.
What is the Civil Structure and what is its importance?
The Civil Structure is designed to be used as an educational tool for Steel Design. The structure is comprised of a variety of steel shapes and sizes that are formed together to demonstrate the steel frameworks of structures. The Civil Structure was originally constructed by Professor Dwane S. Ellifritt from the University of Florida. Since it is difficult to take large class sizes on site visits, the Civil Structure serves as an optimal substitute by allowing students to visualize steel connects in full scale.
For more information about the Civil Structure please see the links provided:
http://www.tboake.com/steel/ssef/steelaids.html
Please sign this petition and help us bring the Civil Structure back on the McMaster University campus!
Updates
September 17, 2017
we hit 250 signatures which is honestly wild. im so glad so many people agree that we need the structure back where we can actually see it. lets keep this momentum going.
September 15, 2017
we just hit 100 signatures and i cant believe it. the steel structure belongs back where students can actually learn from it so thanks for helping me push for that.
Reached 250 supporters
September 14, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 14, 2017
September 12, 2017
were almost at 100 signatures and i really want us to hit that mark before i send this over to the university administration. if you can send the link to a few classmates or friends who care about the civil structure it would be a huge help right now.
59 Comments
The civil structure not only served as an educational tool but also as a standalone art piece. I believe it is important for us (engineers) to embrace our creative and artistic sides as well. An art piece with an actual function is a beautiful analogy for the study of engineering. Please bring back the Civil Structure for all to see, admire, and learn from!
It doesn't make any sense to relegate something that is meant to demonstrate principals of civil engineering to a place where very few will ever see it. In addition, pieces like this are what make our campus unique and should be embraced.
It was one of the iconic pieces that told me that JHE was the engineering building, and reinforced the connection between theory and practice. My statics professor actually wanted to use it for a lecture but construction had begun so we couldn't. Please return it.
The Civil structure was really effectively used as a teaching took when Dr. Lydell Wiebe started using it as a reference for his course. It can still be referenced earlier, and can inspire students outside of the structural area of expertise too. But really, it's invaluable for giving students an idea of what steel connections look like before they finish Uni... And let me tell you: as someone working overseas now, that's value added to our education at McMaster that's valued GLOBALLY.
The civil structure was an integral part of my experience at McMaster and an excellent learning tool for my steel design course in my final year. McMaster needs to get its act together and find the structure a new home. I paid extra tuition for a building that I never got to use as a result of a referendum where I voted no, the least the university can do is reinstate this tool so other students do not miss out.
The Civil Structure wasting away in Lot M would be a shame as it is a great teaching tool as well as a symbol of pride for not just civil engineers but all of McMaster engineers. Personally I remember being drawn to it on my tour of McMaster when I was applying to university. I hope it is brought back to campus for all to see.
Yeahhhhh
Loved looking at this structure during my early undergrad... Just hasn't been the same around JHE since it was removed :/
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The civil structure not only served as an educational tool but also as a standalone art piece. I believe it is important for us (engineers) to embrace our creative and artistic sides as well. An art piece with an actual function is a beautiful analogy for the study of engineering. Please bring back the Civil Structure for all to see, admire, and learn from!