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Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Ground Bearing Slabs | Worked Example
Foundations

Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Ground Bearing Slabs | Worked Example

Posted on 31 May 20242 June 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the design and construction of ground bearing slab using steel fibre reinforcement in place of traditional steel

A Guide on Use of Masonry Cladding in Steel-Framed Buildings
Masonry

A Guide on Use of Masonry Cladding in Steel-Framed Buildings

Posted on 27 May 20241 June 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

There are four key aspects of masonry cladding to steel-framed buildings that is vital before developing an interface between masonry and steel frames.

[Viewpoint] What Makes a Good Structural Engineer?
Engineering Ethics

[Viewpoint] What Makes a Good Structural Engineer?

Posted on 24 May 202426 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

When you think about what makes a good engineer, what comes to mind? Creative problem solving?  Technical skills? Apt application of scientific principles?

Designing a Post-tensioned Flat Slab | Worked Example
Eurocodes

Designing a Post-tensioned Flat Slab | Worked Example

Posted on 22 May 202426 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the design of posttensioned flat slab based on Eurocode 2 using a practical worked example

Maximising the Use of Structural Engineering Software: 7 Best Practices
Structures

Maximising the Use of Structural Engineering Software: 7 Best Practices

Posted on 20 May 202425 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article highlights how to get the most out of your engineering software, for increased efficiency, accuracy and productivity in seven easy steps

Design of Composite Structures using Precast Concrete Units
Composite

Design of Composite Structures using Precast Concrete Units

Posted on 17 May 202418 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This explores the design consideration and distinctions that exists when designing composite steel structures that utilizes precast concrete unit in place of in-situ concrete for flooring.

A Guide to the Design of Post-tensioned Slabs
Structures

A Guide to the Design of Post-tensioned Slabs

Posted on 13 May 202418 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores and provides guidance on the structural design and construction consideration in the design of post-tensioned slab to Eurocode 2

Designing a Composite Slab to Eurocode 4 |Profile Steel Deck
Eurocodes

Designing a Composite Slab to Eurocode 4 |Profile Steel Deck

Posted on 10 May 202412 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article highlights the advantages of composite metal steel deck over traditional concrete slab in composite steel construction and offers guidance on their design to Eurocode 4.

Concrete Bridge Formwork and Falsework
Concrete Bridges

Concrete Bridge Formwork and Falsework

Posted on 6 May 202411 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article examines the various types of formworks and falsework needed to construct a concrete bridge and their requirements.

Designing a Composite Steel Beam to Eurocode 4 | Worked Example
Structures

Designing a Composite Steel Beam to Eurocode 4 | Worked Example

Posted on 3 May 20245 May 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article offers guidance and information for designing composite beams in accordance with Eurocode 4.

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