Notice – Laser welding safety
HERA would like to make our members and wider metals industry aware of potential safety concerns pertaining to the use of hand-held laser welding devices. While laser cutting has been…
HERA Report R4-161 now released! A diaphragm design guide for steel framed structures
HERA is very excited to release HERA Report R4-161: Diaphragm design guidelines in steel frame structures. A design guide offering users a comprehensive understanding of in-plane diaphragm design principles applicable…
Meet Van Thu HUYNH – exploring AI powered quality control in manufacturing
We are excited to introduce a new member of our international research team, Van Thu HUYNH. He has joined the Australian Composites Manufacturing ACM CRC team at the University of…
From concept to reality – HERA’s innovative software for design available soon!
HERA has launched a practical design tool for engineers, academia, and practitioners to help provide intuitive insight into the design of steel-concrete composite beams with web openings. It is…
Empowering circular design with AI – meet Parsa Yazdi, the newest member of our Construction 4.0 project!
Parsa Yazdi, a PhD student in civil engineering at the University of Waikato, is at the forefront of ground-breaking rangahau (research) and is the latest kairangahau (researcher) to join our…
Update: latest edition of HERA Report R4-156 now available!
HERA is excited to unveil the release of the second edition of HERA Report R4-156, focusing on the seismic design of steel moment resisting frames. This report has been…
Breaking ground – early insights into reusable Eccentrically Braced Frame (EBF) in Construction 4.0
As part of HERA’s pioneering rangahau (research) focused on advancing sustainable construction through circular design within our Construction 4.0 Endeavour Project, a cutting-edge reusable EBF is being developed to revolutionise…
HERA and Massey University team up to revolutionise sustainable construction through circular design and construction 4.0
HERA is proud to be partnering with Massey University, to pioneer rangahau (research) focused on circular design principles to transform the construction industry’s approach to sustainability. The goal? To…
The sustainable promise of Eccentric Braced Frame (EBF) in Construction 4.0
In today’s construction landscape, the concepts of “Circular Design” (CD) and “Construction 4.0” (C4.0) are gaining traction, offering promising solutions to minimise waste and enhance sustainability. These approaches, whilst…
Advanced simulations to evaluate composite slabs performance in severe fire
Composite slabs with profiled steel decking are widely used in the construction for their outstanding performance. Based on HERA’s many years-experience in analysing several structures in fire, one of our…
Navigating welding positions in fusion welding
In the complex world of welding, understanding the nuances of different welding positions cannot be overlooked. From the meticulous planning of welding procedures to the on-the-spot adjustments, welding is an…
Welding fumes – international developments
Welding stands as a key enabling technology in critical industries such as manufacturing, pressure equipment and plants, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and structural steel fabrication. Despite being a well-established and…