China Deep Foundation Engineering Network News On the evening of July 31, 2024, the Foundation Engineering Academy successfully held the third session of the "Old Zhu Lecture Hall" event, attracting widespread attention and heated discussion among industry professionals. This online live broadcast was rich in content, and the audience engaged in lively exchanges and discussions through the online platform, further promoting knowledge sharing and interaction within the industry.

Wei Lijin and Zhu Chunming, two internet-famous engineers, in conversation together

This session specially invited two well-known industry experts and scholars: resident guest Researcher Zhu Chunming of the China Academy of Building Research, and specially invited guest Professor-level Senior Engineer Wei Lijin. Under the hosting of Xu Xin, Planning Director of the Foundation Engineering Experts column, they held an in-depth exchange around the theme "A Designer's Reflections on Innovation."

In the field of construction engineering, the two experts Zhu Chunming and Wei Lijin are renowned not only for their outstanding professional achievements but also for their activity and influence on online platforms, earning them the reputation of "internet-famous engineers." Through online live broadcasts, nationwide lectures, social media, and other channels, they have not only promoted the popularization of industry knowledge but also provided valuable learning resources and interactive platforms for engineers and enthusiasts.

Professor-level Senior Engineer Wei Lijin

Engineering cases shared by Professor Wei Lijin

During the live broadcast, Professor Wei Lijin reviewed his own career. From his early attempts at the China Nonferrous Engineering Design and Research Institute to his later experience as chief engineer at a civil architectural design institute, every step demonstrated his love for and dedication to construction engineering. His experiences and achievements left the audience deeply admiring, and comments flooded the comment section expressing everyone's respect. In this live broadcast, Professor Wei mainly discussed structural innovation by designers in projects, focusing on six cases. Three of the cases involved reinforcement design: the 1992 Huludao Primary School renovation project, the 2005 Ningbo three-pipe chimney reinforcement design, the 2003 reinforcement of a large ball mill foundation, the 2007 protection of a project in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, and the 2017 42m long-span pedestrian overpass corridor. The sixth case was the innovative renovation of the staircase at Xidan Joy City in 2016, adding a cool spiral grand staircase on floors 6 to 9. Professor Wei's presentation demonstrated his profound expertise and rich experience in the field of structural engineering, providing attendees with valuable insights and references.

Researcher Zhu Chunming

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Professor Wei Lijin presenting his book to Researcher Zhu Chunming

Researcher Zhu Chunming's professionalism and approachability greatly benefited the attendees. Many young designers said that this lecture filled them with new hope and motivation for their future careers. In his live broadcast, he not only showcased his brilliant personal achievements but also inspired countless construction engineers. Under his guidance, the future of the construction industry is full of infinite possibilities. Audience members expressed their hope for more opportunities to listen to his teachings and looked forward to the next live broadcast.