Structures from first principles!
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.
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.