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HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A CRACK IS STRUCTURAL?

Have you found a crack in your home? How can you tell if a crack is structural? This article gives guidance to concerned homeowners…

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WHAT IS THE BEST FOUNDATION FOR A HOUSE

Choosing your house foundation type can be daunting. What is the best foundation type for a house? This article takes a closer look…

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRE-STRESSED AND POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE

What is the difference between pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete? This article takes a closer look…

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CAN STEEL BEAMS BE MELTED BY JET FUEL

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.

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WHAT ARE THE COMMON PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

This article explores the common problems encountered by a Structural Engineer from the experience of a practicing Structural Engineer.

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WHAT IS HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE IN BASEMENT STRUCTURES

The basement structure is the first line of defence supporting hydrostatic pressure due to ground water. This article explores more…

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CAN YOU POUR A FOOTING WITHOUT FORMS

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…

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DENSITY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS

Density of construction materials is important information Structural Engineers use to design buildings. Here is a list of material densities

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STRUCTURE IS UNSTABLE OR ILL-CONDITIONED: ETABS WARNING FIX

This article gives you an exact step-by-step guide of how to eliminate the ETABS error Structure is Unstable or Ill-Conditioned

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WHAT IS A WALKING COLUMN

A walking column is a popular form of transfer column and friend of Structural Engineers, Architects and builders. This article explores what it is

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