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Settlement of Bored Pile Foundations | Worked Example
Foundations

Settlement of Bored Pile Foundations | Worked Example

Posted on 30 August 202414 September 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores estimation of settlement in piled foundation, highlighting the various methods of deriving the settlement of pile foundations and illustrating the process through a worked example.

Standard Penetration Test and Bearing Capacity of Foundations
Foundations

Standard Penetration Test and Bearing Capacity of Foundations

Posted on 25 August 202431 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the use of the standard penetration test to determine the bearing capacity of foundations

Design of Embedded Retaining Walls | Worked Example
Steel

Design of Embedded Retaining Walls | Worked Example

Posted on 23 August 202425 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article presents the design of embedded retaining walls – a wall in which resistance to active lateral earth pressure is mainly resisted by the passive pressure generated at the toe side of the wall.

Common Errors in the Application of Software in Structural Engineering
Structures

Common Errors in the Application of Software in Structural Engineering

Posted on 19 August 202424 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores common errors encountered in the application of software in structural engineering.

Structural Analysis and Design of Saw-tooth Staircase | Eurocode 2
Analysis

Structural Analysis and Design of Saw-tooth Staircase | Eurocode 2

Posted on 16 August 202418 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the analysis and design of slab-less staircases, sometimes called saw-tooth staircases

Top Professionals Needed for a Successful Construction Project
Structures

Top Professionals Needed for a Successful Construction Project

Posted on 12 August 202417 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the various professionals required for a very successful construction project. It highlights the roles and skills each professional is expected to bring to bear during the course of the project.

Design of Footbridges – A Comprehensive Guide
Analysis

Design of Footbridges – A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on 9 August 202411 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores into the distinctive aspects of footbridge design, including the reduced live loads, the freedom to explore different structural forms, the importance of user experience, and the materials typically used

An Overview of Pile Foundation Design to Eurocode 7 and the UK National Annex
Analysis

An Overview of Pile Foundation Design to Eurocode 7 and the UK National Annex

Posted on 5 August 202410 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article presents an overview of the key aspects of pile foundation design, outlining the principles, design methods, and specific requirements set out in Eurocode 7 and the UK National Annex.

Cross-laminated Timber Construction – An Introduction
Eurocodes

Cross-laminated Timber Construction – An Introduction

Posted on 2 August 20246 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This latest article provides a more detailed introduction to the applications and use of CLT as a structural timber product.

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