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
Category: Eurocodes
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.
Detailing a concrete beam to Eurocode 2 involve understanding several interrelated provisions. These include spacing, anchorage, lap lengths, cover, curtailment, and shear reinforcement
This article explores the effective use of high-strength S690 steel in structural engineering, highlighting its mechanical properties, design considerations, and fabrication challenges.
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.
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
This article explores the fundamental principles of cantilever structures, identifies gaps in existing design standards, and provides recommendations for ensuring their safety.
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.