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Month: July 2021

Site Inspections By Structural Engineers During Construction
Engineering Ethics

Site Inspections By Structural Engineers During Construction

Posted on 25 July 202125 July 2021 by Omotoriogun Victor

Inspection of activities on a site during construction is a very high-risk operation requiring expertise and experience. Site inspections are of paramount significance as they aim to minimize the risk of accidents arising within the construction site…

Human Frailty vs Automation: Lessons from the 2014 Virgin Galactic Air Crash
Lessons from Failures

Human Frailty vs Automation: Lessons from the 2014 Virgin Galactic Air Crash

Posted on 19 July 202119 July 2021 by Omotoriogun Victor

Just as there are dangers with the use of software in engineering, it is equally important that we also note that there are also dangers with non-automation. In this article, we’ll look at the circumstances in which the virgin galactic plane crashed in 2014 and if there are lessons that can be learnt.

[Opinion] Choice of Structural form for a Monopitch Roof
Analysis

[Opinion] Choice of Structural form for a Monopitch Roof

Posted on 10 July 202110 July 2021 by Omotoriogun Victor

You’re faced with the design of a steel truss for a monopitch roof spanning 18.35m. The roof is invariably enclosed hence is considered predominantly subjected to gravity loads, which scheme would you choose or consider more appropriate and why?

Do Engineers learn from Structural Failures or we’re a Weird Bunch
Lessons from Failures

Do Engineers learn from Structural Failures or we’re a Weird Bunch

Posted on 5 July 20211 August 2021 by Omotoriogun Victor

At the backdrop of any structural failure are lessons to be learnt, but do engineers actually learn anything?… Find out!

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