HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A CRACK IS STRUCTURAL?
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Have you found a crack in your home? How can you tell if a crack is structural? This article gives guidance to concerned homeowners…
WHAT IS THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR A HOUSE
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Choosing your house foundation type can be daunting. What is the best foundation type for a house? This article takes a closer look…
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRE-STRESSED AND POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE
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What is the difference between pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete? This article takes a closer look…
CAN STEEL BEAMS BE MELTED BY JET FUEL
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Some believe that 9/11 was an inside job. Some of these conspiracy theories arise from the question, can steel beams be melted by jet fuel.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
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This article explores the common problems encountered by a Structural Engineer from the experience of a practicing Structural Engineer.
WHAT IS HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE IN BASEMENT STRUCTURES
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The basement structure is the first line of defence supporting hydrostatic pressure due to ground water. This article explores more…
CAN YOU POUR A FOOTING WITHOUT FORMS
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Can you pour a footing without forms? The short answer may be yes, the long answer may surprise you. This article takes a closer look…
DENSITY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS
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Density of construction materials is important information Structural Engineers use to design buildings. Here is a list of material densities
STRUCTURE IS UNSTABLE OR ILL-CONDITIONED: ETABS WARNING FIX
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This article gives you an exact step-by-step guide of how to eliminate the ETABS error Structure is Unstable or Ill-Conditioned
WHAT IS A WALKING COLUMN
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A walking column is a popular form of transfer column and friend of Structural Engineers, Architects and builders. This article explores what it is