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Structural Engineer vs. Civil Engineer: A Comprehensive Comparison
Structures

Structural Engineer vs. Civil Engineer: A Comprehensive Comparison

Posted on 16 October 202416 October 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

How do the responsibilities of a structural engineer compare to those of a civil engineer? Find out in this article

Construction of Concrete Bridges – Selecting a Bridge Layout
Concrete Bridges

Construction of Concrete Bridges – Selecting a Bridge Layout

Posted on 26 February 20241 March 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This fourth article in the series on concrete bridges examines the initial parameters that might determine the best layout for a new bridge. One of…

Historical Evolution of Structural Engineering Forms
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Historical Evolution of Structural Engineering Forms

Posted on 9 February 202410 February 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article explores into the historical evolution of structural engineering forms, meticulously unraveling the intricate tapestry of milestones that have not only shaped the discipline but have also woven together the very fabric of human civilization.

Strengthening of Existing Structures: A Guide on the Various Methods
Structures

Strengthening of Existing Structures: A Guide on the Various Methods

Posted on 10 January 202410 January 2024 by Omotoriogun Victor

This article aims to explore how a structural engineer should approach the strengthening of existing structures as well as the major techniques that can be employed in strengthening an existing structure in order to ensure the overall safety and durability.

Lateral Torsional Buckling in Steel Elements
Steel

Lateral Torsional Buckling in Steel Elements

Posted on 8 May 20238 May 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

Structural steel elements are amenable to failure due to lateral torsional buckling, when measures that recognizes this risk have not been considered in design. This article briefly, explains how the structural engineer can deal with lateral torsional buckling when analyzing steel structures.

Building Tall with Timber- Does it Make Sense?
Steel

Building Tall with Timber- Does it Make Sense?

Posted on 24 April 202330 April 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

Despite timber being one of the earliest structural materials around and its globally recognized status for sustainability, the tallest Timber building is still the 18-Storey building at the University of British Columbia, why?

<strong>Engineering Ethics: Assumptions in Fee Proposals</strong>
Engineering Ethics

Engineering Ethics: Assumptions in Fee Proposals

Posted on 6 March 20236 March 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

Items relating to “boundaries of duties” constitutes a vast proportion of the frustrations and misunderstanding, and claims made against engineers. This article identifies and expatiate on the six boundaries of duties which an engineer must define in a fee proposal.

Designing a Beam Strip Raft Foundation | Worked Example
Structures

Designing a Beam Strip Raft Foundation | Worked Example

Posted on 20 February 20236 March 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

One of the most basic variants of raft foundations is the beam strip rafts. A beam strip raft utilizes a raft slab and ground bearing beams in two directions to support the heavy concentrated loads from the superstructure.

[Update] A Background to Piling
Foundations

[Update] A Background to Piling

Posted on 6 February 20235 February 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

Piling is one of the oldest types of foundation technique known to mankind. Its principle is based on transferring the loads from a structure through…

Engineering Ethics- Developing a Fee Proposal
Engineering Ethics

Engineering Ethics- Developing a Fee Proposal

Posted on 9 January 202311 January 2023 by Omotoriogun Victor

A fee proposal is an engineer’s ‘offer’ to undertake a predefined work for a defined fee and it is usually for the client to either accept or reject this offer. To give legal certainty to the offer, the following six items need to be defined in the proposal or an attached document.

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