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.
Category: Eurocodes
This article explores the structural considerations, design methodologies, and verification checks necessary for swimming pool construction.
Structural concrete detailing plays a crucial role in construction, ensuring that the designer’s vision translates into a functional and durable structure. It involves creating precise and clear drawings that contractors and fabricators use for construction.
This article explores the causes of temporary works failures through the lens of real-life examples. By focusing on human, procedural, and technical issues.
This article examines the design and construction techniques for concrete arches, frames, tunnels, and jacked boxes, covering a complete spectrum of bridge types, from the smallest culverts to the world’s longest concrete spans.
This article will provide a comprehensive look at calculating anchorage and lap lengths according to EC2, breaking down each aspect from basic principles to the…
This article introduces engineers to the various techniques available to monitor movement in historic structures.
This article explores the analysis and design of slab-less staircases, sometimes called saw-tooth staircases
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
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.