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Understanding Imposed Loads in Conservation of Historic Buildings
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Understanding Imposed Loads in Conservation of Historic Buildings

Posted on 17 March 202522 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

The article explores the role of imposed loads in the conservation of historic buildings, It discusses load evaluation methods, challenges in adapting historic structures to modern usage, and reinforcement techniques that balance heritage preservation with contemporary safety standards.

Cable-Stayed Bridges: Evolution, Structural Behaviour and Design
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Cable-Stayed Bridges: Evolution, Structural Behaviour and Design

Posted on 14 March 202516 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores cable-stayed bridges, components, analysis, and design. It also compares them with suspension bridges to highlight their advantages and limitations.

Suspension Bridges: History, Components, Analysis, and Design
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Suspension Bridges: History, Components, Analysis, and Design

Posted on 10 March 202515 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores suspension bridges, their components, analysis, and design. It details the procedures used to analyse, design, and construct them.

Influence Lines in Structural Analysis
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Influence Lines in Structural Analysis

Posted on 7 March 202514 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

The article explains influence lines in structural analysis, their applications, and how they help engineers determine critical load positions for maximum internal forces. It includes a detailed worked example for a bridge beam.

Concrete Mix Design: Principles, Calculations, and a Worked Example
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Concrete Mix Design: Principles, Calculations, and a Worked Example

Posted on 3 March 20258 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article provides a step-by-step guide to concrete mix design using the DOE (Department of Environment) method. A fully detailed worked example demonstrates each calculation, ensuring clarity and practical understanding

Structural Safety of Cantilever Structures
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Structural Safety of Cantilever Structures

Posted on 28 February 20252 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the fundamental principles of cantilever structures, identifies gaps in existing design standards, and provides recommendations for ensuring their safety.

A Simplified Guide to Calculating Carbon Footprints in Structures
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A Simplified Guide to Calculating Carbon Footprints in Structures

Posted on 24 February 20251 March 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the fundamentals of carbon in structures, discusses the methods used to calculate embodied carbon, and provides a fully worked example of calculating the carbon footprint of a reinforced concrete slab.

Plastic Analysis of Structures: Theory and Applications
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Plastic Analysis of Structures: Theory and Applications

Posted on 21 February 202523 February 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores plastic analysis principles, failure mechanisms, and practical applications in structural engineering. Structural engineering relies on various methods to analyze and design buildings,…

Structural Redundancy and Progressive Collapse Prevention
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Structural Redundancy and Progressive Collapse Prevention

Posted on 17 February 202522 February 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the concept of structural redundancy and progressive collapse and also identifies the means by which engineers refine redundancy to prevent progressive collapse and enhance structural safety

Integrating Permanent and Temporary Works in Construction
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Integrating Permanent and Temporary Works in Construction

Posted on 14 February 202522 February 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores the integration of temporary and permanent works, focusing on technical strategies that optimize construction efficiency.

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