Arup Advanced Technology and Research (AT+R) generates exceptional value by promoting innovative concepts and alternative design strategies, often supported by advanced numerical optimisation techniques. A brochure illustrates the firm's capabilities across a broad range of disciplines.
Design for dynamic and environmental loads
World-leading expertise in wind, vibration and seismic engineering includes the development of damping systems (St Francis Shangri-La Place) and other advanced techniques to reduce project cost and improve performance.
Design of structural and mechanical systems
Multidisciplinary teams design systems such as moving stadium roofs, telescope enclosures (ELT), amusement structures and specialist railway equipment. The firm also continues to be an international leader in the design of transportation containers for radioactive materials.
Future transportation and vehicle design
Development of new vehicular systems such as SuperLIGHT-CAR - makes extensive use of computer simulation to optimise designs for weight, durability, crash safety, ride and comfort targets. The firm's sustainable mobility specialists develop alternative means of low carbon transportation.
Analysis-led design
AT+R's numerical analysis and optimisation capability is well beyond that used in conventional practice. Specialist analysts apply it not only in blast, impact and seismic design but also to reduce construction costs of new offshore structures and buildings and refurbishment costs for existing buildings such as St Pancras International Station, repeatedly achieving multi-million dollar savings.
Building performance and systems
Rising energy prices, green legislation and higher expectations from occupants are driving efforts to improve the performance of both new and existing buildings. Arup's highly experienced team specialises in the design and commissioning of mechanical, electrical and building control systems to optimise energy efficiency and occupant satisfaction.
Specialist structural engineering
Senior Arup structural experts are pushing forward international design practice and supporting design engineers around the world. They also lead specialist projects in the assessment and refurbishment of existing (including historic) buildings and forensic investigation of collapse.
Software development
AT+R's software team develops advanced simulation and visualisation software and has over 20 years experience of working with the LS-DYNA finite element code. This includes the market leading Oasys LS-DYNA Environment Software, widely used in the automotive industry and within Arup for impact, blast, seismic, and geotechnical simulation.
Research, skills and knowledge management
Arup's research, knowledge and skills management team works with clients and within the firm. They draw on close relationships with leading international research establishments to produce world-class projects and systems.