AS3600 has recently changed. One of the updates is design of beams for shear. This article directly compares AS3600-2018 with A3600-2009
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AS3600 CHANGES: SETDOWNS IN 200 FLAT PLATE SLAB FAILS FOR ADEQUACY IN FIRE CASE
AS3600 now updated. Does a 30mm set down for showers in a 200mm thick flat plate slab no longer works for fire? This article takes a look
PROPERTY TABLES FOR AUSTRALIAN STANDARD STEEL SECTIONS
This page provides all the property tables for Australian standard steel sections. Simply jump to the section type that you are after using the links below. All the steel section properties you need are found within this page. Jump towards the end of the page for a detailed explanation of each property:
SPAN TO DEPTH RATIO OF SLABS AND BEAMS
A span to depth ratio is a great tool for scheming in beams and slabs. This article covers span to depth ratios for beams and slabs.
HOW DEEP AND WIDE DO FOOTINGS NEED TO BE
How deep and wide do footings need to be? This article takes a closer look and answers this in relation to popular footing types
WHAT IS BLINDING CONCRETE IN CONSTRUCTION
Blinding concrete is used as ground preparation beneath pavements and footings. This article explores exactly what it is and its benefits.
ALL ABOUT MODULUS OF SUBGRADE REACTION
The modulus of subgrade reaction is an important soil stiffness parameter used for footing and pavement design. This article explores this further…
FOOTING DESIGN IN RAM CONCEPT
This article gives you all the tools you need to perform footing design in RAM Concept. Including mat foundations and isolated footings.
HOW TO SET UP GRIDS IN ETABS
Grids are an important part of FEA modelling. But there is more than one way to set up grids in ETABS, this article explains further…
WHAT DOES A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER DO DAY TO DAY
No two days are the same as a Structural Engineer. But what does a Structural Engineer do day to day? This article explores further…