5 Ways Concrete Can Fail, and How to Avoid ItDave Meney13th July 2023Structural DesignReading Time: 3 minutesIntroduction 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 Meney28th June 2023Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural InspectionsReading Time: 3 minutesIntroduction 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 Meney7th June 2023Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural InspectionsReading Time: 3 minutesIntroduction 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 Meney4th May 2021Awareness Sharing, Structural InspectionsReading Time: 4 minutesThis 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 Meney27th April 2021Structural InspectionsReading Time: 4 minutesEvery 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 Meney23rd March 2021Structural Failures, Structural InspectionsReading Time: 2 minutesWe’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 Meney3rd March 2021Awareness SharingReading Time: 4 minutesWhen 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 Meney3rd February 2021Structural Design, Structural FailuresReading Time: 4 minutesAs a young engineer, that’s what they called me. The lean, keen, structural machine! A skinny, nerdy young bloke, still…
Design Codes – Are They Good Enough?Dave Meney13th November 2020Structural Design, Structural FailuresReading Time: 3 minutesEngineering is about managing risk. Sure we have codes to design with, but do you know that codes provide minimum…