This article discusses the collapse of the Baltimore bridge and highlights the key lessons structural engineers can learn from the engineering failure
Category: Structures
This article offers an overview of the design principles and types of bolted connections and provides two detailed worked examples to illustrate the application of Eurocode 3 in practical design scenarios.
This article explores the considerations necessary for accurately calculating wind loads on signage structures, with a focus on the guidelines provided by the Eurocode. Signage…
This article presents the design of welded connections in steel structures to Eurocode 3 and a worked example on the subject.
This article presents the NTSB investigations into the 2018 Pedestrian Bridge Collapse in Florida and the lessons learnt from the failure
This article defines what a contract entails within the context of professional engineering services, the components of a contract, and how a contract may be formed in engineering.
This article explains some of the key technical issues around PAS 8812 – the current guide on temporary works design to European standards.
This article highlights some of the salient aspects of the design and construction of liquid-retaining structures in reinforced concrete
This article highlights the advantages of composite columns over normal concrete or steel columns and offers guidance for designing composite columns to Eurocode 4.
This article highlights the timelines for releasing the second generation of the Eurocodes in the evolution program of the Eurocodes structural codes and UK strategy to implementing the expected changes.