Maximising Efficiency & Safety: Benefits of Conveyor Belt CoversDave MeneyStructural DesignStructural Designconcrete design, Concrete Failure, concrete reinforcement, structural analysis, structural designIntroduction Conveyor belt covers play a crucial role in safeguarding conveyor belts used in bulk material handling operations. They offer…
5 Ways Concrete Can Fail, and How to Avoid ItDave MeneyStructural DesignStructural Designconcrete design, Concrete Failure, concrete reinforcement, structural analysis, structural designIntroduction Concrete is a fundamental material extensively used in the mining industry for constructing various structures such as mine shafts,…
The Structural Importance of Bolt Washers in Mining StructuresDave MeneyStructural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural InspectionsStructural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Inspectionsstructural analysis, structural analysis software, structural designIntroduction In the realm of mining structures, ensuring safety and reliability is of paramount importance. Every component used in these…
The Rise of Cloud-Based Structural Analysis and Design ServicesDave MeneyStructural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural InspectionsStructural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Inspectionsstructural analysis, structural analysis software, structural designIntroduction In recent years, structural analysis has witnessed a quiet revolution with the adoption of cloud-based solutions. Start-ups, alongside tools…
Company Fined! Inoperative Risk Assessment ProceduresDave MeneyAwareness Sharing, Structural InspectionsAwareness Sharing, Structural InspectionsThis is the headline that covers almost half of the “Latest News” articles snippets on DMIRS website. Even though most…
Sturdy Walkways & Platforms – Vital For Any Safe Work FacilityDave MeneyStructural InspectionsStructural InspectionsEvery plant owner/manager strives for the same thing around their work site – to create a good, safe place where…
Be Proactive! Improve the Safety of Your Structures!Dave MeneyStructural Failures, Structural InspectionsStructural Failures, Structural InspectionsWe’ve been in and around mining and industrial structures for over 30 years, and we’ve seen some shocking things in…
Engineering Ethics, Sustainability and CashflowDave MeneyAwareness SharingAwareness SharingWhen I interview engineers applying for chartered status in our institution, Engineers Australia, I’m interested to learn their technical prowess,…
The Lean Keen Structural MachineDave MeneyStructural Design, Structural FailuresStructural Design, Structural FailuresAs a young engineer, that’s what they called me. The lean, keen, structural machine! A skinny, nerdy young bloke, still…