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How to Prepare a Robust Specification and Reduce Risks
Structures

How to Prepare a Robust Specification and Reduce Risks

Posted on 21 April 202526 April 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explains how to prepare robust specifications and minimize associated risks. It details why old specifications cannot simply be reused, outlines best practices, and explores the legal and practical benefits of well-prepared documents

Fire Safety in Steel-Framed Buildings: Engineering Approaches and Applications
Steel

Fire Safety in Steel-Framed Buildings: Engineering Approaches and Applications

Posted on 19 April 202519 April 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article examines key fire protection principles used for steel-framed buildings. It explores passive and active methods, their practical applications, and how engineers make design decisions.

Steel and Off-Site Construction
Steel

Steel and Off-Site Construction

Posted on 18 April 202520 April 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

his article provides an in-depth examination of steel and off-site construction. It discusses how these approaches intersect to improve quality, lower costs, and increase productivity.

When Engineers Forget:  The Cost of Corporate Memory Loss in Structural Engineering Practice
Structures

When Engineers Forget: The Cost of Corporate Memory Loss in Structural Engineering Practice

Posted on 11 April 202513 April 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the ethical implications of corporate memory loss in structural engineering, examining its causes, consequences, and strategies for mitigation.

Top 10 Iconic Bridges Around the World
Concrete Bridges

Top 10 Iconic Bridges Around the World

Posted on 7 April 202512 April 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores ten of the most iconic bridges in the world. Each one showcases engineering brilliance and creativity. It highlights their design features, structural types, and significance in global infrastructure.

Understanding Human – Structure Interaction in Structural Engineering
Structures

Understanding Human – Structure Interaction in Structural Engineering

Posted on 4 April 20256 April 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores human–structure interaction from the structural engineering perspective. Have you ever wondered why a bridge vibrates slightly under your feet or why a…

Measuring Soil Bearing Capacity using the Dynamic Cone Penetration Test | DCPT
Foundations

Measuring Soil Bearing Capacity using the Dynamic Cone Penetration Test | DCPT

Posted on 31 March 20255 April 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explains how DCPT works, outlines the detailed procedure, and discusses its role in determining soil bearing capacity.

Ethical Responsibilities in Structural Engineering
Engineering Ethics

Ethical Responsibilities in Structural Engineering

Posted on 28 March 202530 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the ethical responsibilities of structural engineers, addressing the principles that guide ethical decision-making.

How Does the Factor of Safety Affect Historic Buildings?
Masonry

How Does the Factor of Safety Affect Historic Buildings?

Posted on 24 March 202529 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores how engineers assess the factor of safety in conservation, the challenges they face, and the most effective strategies for reinforcing historic structures without unnecessary interventions.

Effective Use of High-Strength S690 Steel in Structural Engineering
Analysis

Effective Use of High-Strength S690 Steel in Structural Engineering

Posted on 21 March 202523 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the effective use of high-strength S690 steel in structural engineering, highlighting its mechanical properties, design considerations, and fabrication challenges.

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