WHY DOES REBAR HAVE RIDGES
Rebar is a critical construction element in the built environment, but why does modern rebar have ridges? Lets explore further…
WHY DID THE FIU BRIDGE COLLAPSE
This article pinpoints exactly what design errors were made and the critical location on the FIU bridge which caused its collapse.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INTERVIEW
It is essential you properly prepare for your Structural Engineering Interview. This article will give you all the tools you need to succeed.
WHAT DOES LATERAL STABILITY IN BUILDINGS MEAN
Lateral stability in buildings is the most important characteristic of its design. This article explores what it is how buildings stand up.
HOW TO DESIGN A TRUSS
Truss design is one of the fundamental skills a structural engineer learns early in their career, here we will go through how its done.
WHAT IS TOP DOWN CONSTRUCTION AND WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS
Top down construction involves constructing a building or portion of a building in the reverse order compared with conventional construction techniques. Typically this is construction of upper level elements followed by lower level elements.
WHAT IS A POST TENSIONED CONCRETE SLAB
A post tensioned (PT) concrete slab uses the compressive force of post tensioning cables to reduce the tension within the slabs cross-section allowing it to span further and have a thinner profile compared with a conventionally reinforced concrete slab.
EARTHQUAKE IN MELBOURNE: IS MY STRUCTURE OR BUILDING OK?
Do earthquakes happen in Melbourne and Victoria? If you live in Melbourne is your house or building safe? This article explores.
HOW TO BECOME A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
This article outlines all the requirement for becoming a fully qualified practicing structural engineer with some further tips added.
WHY IS MY CONCRETE SLAB CRACKING?: INFORMATION FOR HOME OWNERS AND ENGINEERS
Concrete cracking can be cause by several factors ranging from poor maintenance of you building, incorrect placement and curing of concrete or over-stressing of the concrete elements, this article explores why your concrete slab may be cracking