NEWS 2 November 2026

What now: statically indeterminate?

Statically indeterminate structures generally receive (too) little attention in structural engineering education.

This is a pity, as there is much to be learned from them; especially regarding calculations using the finite-element method (FEM). This Mikroniek article explains how this works. (Image courtesy of Erik Tempelman)

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Wim van der Hoek’s Design Principles – Applying and Extending his Legacy

During the Precision Fair in Den Bosch (NL) on November 19, DSPE will host the “Wim van der Hoek’s Design Principles – Applying and Extending his Legacy” colloquium.

Seven nominations for Wim van der Hoek Award 2026

Mechanical design flourishes at universities of applied sciences and universities of technology, where young designers continue to derive inspiration from the design principles of Wim van der Hoek, as witnessed...

Precision Fair celebrating 25th anniversary

For 25 years, the Precision Fair has brought together the high-tech and ultra-precision community; the anniversary edition is on 18-19 November 2026 in the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch (NL).