Structural engineering posts & discussions
Have you ever wondered how buildings are designed to withstand everything from wind and snow to earthquakes? Structural engineers play a crucial role in [...]
Watch this short, 6 minute, video all about earthquakes and learn why they happen, when they happen and how. Understand how the richter scale [...]
Introduction: Reinforced concrete hidden beams are a pivotal component in structural engineering, providing vital stability and integrity to buildings. These concealed beams, nested [...]
Residential building List of essential reinforced concrete detail drawings We have been receiving few requests from customers, through our support channel, asking for [...]
Theory of plate tectonics Earth’s surface is divided into seven major plates ( plate tectonics ) plus a few more minor ones. These plates [...]
The New San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, with 2047 feet (625m) long span, in San Francisco bay is expected to open in 2013 with an approximate construction cost of billion. It’s main feature is a single tower self-anchored suspension bridge with an asymmetrical design.
Real scale 6story building shake table earthquake test. This is a video of a real scale (1:1) six floor reinforced concrete building, tested on a shake table with a 100% simulation of Kobe’s earthquake.
Eurocode Provisions for Discontinued Columns The following provisions are stated in EN1998-1, paragraph 5.4.1.2.5, regarding beams supporting discontinued vertical elements (columns).
Eurocode EN1990 paragraph 2.3 Table 2.1, gives an indicative design working life of a structure depending on its use. For example agricultural buildings can [...]
This video is a seminar by itself. Nothing more to add or say. It’s all pretty amazing.Enjoy!
