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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.

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.

Stability and Buckling Analysis of Steel Columns
Analysis

Stability and Buckling Analysis of Steel Columns

Posted on 24 January 202526 January 2025 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article discusses the theoretical basis of column buckling, emphasizing Euler’s formula for idealized conditions and modifications for real-world applications.

Types of Moment Connections in Steel Structures
Steel

Types of Moment Connections in Steel Structures

Posted on 1 November 20243 November 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores various types of moment connections in steel structures, offering insights on their design, function, advantages, and limitations in resisting both shear and bending forces.

Understanding the Design of Steel Beams to AISC Code
Steel

Understanding the Design of Steel Beams to AISC Code

Posted on 19 October 202419 October 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article delves into the essential components of steel beam design according to the AISC code. It discusses the critical steps, including load determination, section selection, and limit states design, which ensure the proper performance of steel beams.

Types of Simple Connections in Steel Structures
Steel

Types of Simple Connections in Steel Structures

Posted on 11 October 202413 October 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explains various types of simple connections in steel structures, detailing their design, function, advantages, and limitations in transferring shear forces between beams, columns, and girders.

Design of Embedded Retaining Walls | Worked Example
Steel

Design of Embedded Retaining Walls | Worked Example

Posted on 23 August 202425 August 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article presents the design of embedded retaining walls – a wall in which resistance to active lateral earth pressure is mainly resisted by the passive pressure generated at the toe side of the wall.

Design of Timber Connections to Eurocode 5: A Comprehensive Guide with Worked Example
Composite

Design of Timber Connections to Eurocode 5: A Comprehensive Guide with Worked Example

Posted on 26 July 202428 July 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article discusses the design of timber connections to Eurocode 5. It contains worked example illustrating the design of screw connections.

Design of Shear Connection to Composite Beams to Eurocode 4 | Worked Example
Composite

Design of Shear Connection to Composite Beams to Eurocode 4 | Worked Example

Posted on 15 July 202420 July 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article offers guidance and recommendations on the design of shear connections for composite beams to Eurocode 4

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