This article explores the dangers of chasing and cutting structural members during service installations. It explains how such alterations compromise safety and performance.
Author: Omotoriogun Victor
A dedicated, passion-driven and highly skilled engineer with extensive knowledge in research, construction and structural design of civil engineering structures to several codes of practices
This article presents an in-depth guide to estimating settlement in cohesive clay soils using empirical formulas. It explores how clays respond to loading, classifies types of settlement, introduces key empirical methods, and walks through worked examples.
This article explores what structural engineers must know about below-ground drainage. It draws directly from the IStructE Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 34), offering…
It’s common to hear engineers or contractors say, “Shrinkage cracks are normal.” While common, they are not harmless. These cracks provide entry points for water, chlorides, and other aggressive agents.
This article explores why the disconnect exists. It examines how fire affects structural elements, why code-based design falls short, and what must change to close the gap between theoretical safety and real resilience
This article explores common assumptions made during assessments. Each assumption can mislead even experienced engineers, leading to errors in judgment, design missteps, and, ultimately, unsafe recommendations.
This article explores the principles behind robustness checks, their significance, and why treating them as just a code requirement is not enough.
This article explores the structural checks many engineers’ neglects. It focuses on areas often bypassed during analysis, design, or detailing.
This article explains why structural engineers must always check load combinations manually. It draws on examples from practice, code logic, and project outcomes.
This article helps structural engineers read geotechnical reports critically. It explains what matters, why it matters, and how to use findings to drive safe, economical design.