Dave Meney, Author at Yenem Engineering Services

High Stresses In Computer FEA Models – Can They Be Ignored?

11 months ago

So you’ve run a finite element analysis of a mild steel “thing” and have a lovely looking stress plot, but wait! Some stresses are 800 MPa and glowing red! What…

Maximising Efficiency & Safety: Benefits of Conveyor Belt Covers

Structural Design

12 months ago

Introduction Conveyor belt covers play a crucial role in safeguarding conveyor belts used in bulk material handling operations. They offer numerous advantages such as protecting the conveyor belts from environmental…

5 Ways Concrete Can Fail, and How to Avoid It

Structural Design

1 year ago

Introduction Concrete is a fundamental material extensively used in the mining industry for constructing various structures such as mine shafts, tunnels, foundations, and retaining walls. However, despite its versatility and…

The Structural Importance of Bolt Washers in Mining Structures

Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Inspections

1 year ago

Introduction In the realm of mining structures, ensuring safety and reliability is of paramount importance. Every component used in these structures must be carefully selected and designed to withstand extreme…

The Rise of Cloud-Based Structural Analysis and Design Services

Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Inspections

1 year ago

Introduction In recent years, structural analysis has witnessed a quiet revolution with the adoption of cloud-based solutions. Start-ups, alongside tools such as Autodesk’s Structural Analysis for Revit, have empowered structural…

Company Fined! Inoperative Risk Assessment Procedures

, Structural Inspections

3 years ago

This is the headline that covers almost half of the “Latest News” articles snippets on DMIRS website. Even though most of these cases that have now been settled through the…

Sturdy Walkways & Platforms – Vital For Any Safe Work Facility

Structural Inspections

3 years ago

Every plant owner/manager strives for the same thing around their work site – to create a good, safe place where their employees can work productively and not have to worry…

Be Proactive! Improve the Safety of Your Structures!

Structural Failures, Structural Inspections

3 years ago

We’ve been in and around mining and industrial structures for over 30 years, and we’ve seen some shocking things in our resource-abundant backyard. Poor communication and incompetent design are two…

Engineering Ethics, Sustainability and Cashflow

3 years ago

When I interview engineers applying for chartered status in our institution, Engineers Australia, I’m interested to learn their technical prowess, and their ability to understand and solve a problem in…

The Lean Keen Structural Machine

Structural Design, Structural Failures

3 years ago

As a young engineer, that’s what they called me. The lean, keen, structural machine! A skinny, nerdy young bloke, still wet behind the ears, that never understood the need for…

Posts by Dave Meney

High Stresses In Computer FEA Models – Can They Be Ignored?

Maximising Efficiency & Safety: Benefits of Conveyor Belt Covers

5 Ways Concrete Can Fail, and How to Avoid It

The Structural Importance of Bolt Washers in Mining Structures

The Rise of Cloud-Based Structural Analysis and Design Services

Sturdy Walkways & Platforms – Vital For Any Safe Work Facility

Be Proactive! Improve the Safety of Your Structures!

The Lean Keen Structural Machine

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