Earthquake Magnitude – ‘Fun’ FactsDave MeneyStructural Design, Structural FailuresWell, ‘facts’ anyway. There’s nothing ‘fun’ about earthquakes, especially when they create devastation and take life. “More than 66,000 homes…
BIM In Mining – Is BIM one of those buzz words you hate hearing?Dave MeneyStructural Design, TechnologyBIM In Mining- Is BIM one of those buzz words you hate hearing, because you don’t know what it is,…
3D Printing – The future of constructionDave MeneyStructural Design, TechnologyFrom printing replacement human body parts to assisting with running repairs on voyages to Mars, many predictions are being made…
Is Using a Registered Professional Engineer Important?Dave MeneyGeneralRegulatory authorities are often thought of as no more than a bureaucratic burden. Extra time, higher cost, and red tape…
Snug Bolt Designations & Connections in EngineeringDave MeneyStructural DesignAS4100, Bearing type bolts, Bolts, direct tension indicator, fully tensioned bolts, part-turn method, smart bolts, Snug tight, Structural joints boltsBolts used in structural joints are designated by; Diameter Grade Tightening procedure. For example, an M20-8.8/S bolt is: 20 mm…
What is The Difference Between Civil And Structural Engineering?Dave MeneyGeneralcivil designs, Civil engineering, Detailed earthworks, structural designWe often get asked if we do Civil and Structural Engineering, and I’ve learned to ask a few questions before…
Linear or Non-Linear Analysis?Dave MeneyStructural DesignBraced Frame sway, Conveyor Trestle sway, Linear Analysis, Non-Linear Analysis, structural analysis softwareAll structural analysis software has at least two options when analysing the forces and displacement in a structure: Linear Analysis…
Structure Vibration – How Much is Too Much?Dave MeneyAwareness Sharing, Project Management, Specialist Services, Structural Design, Technologyamplitude, Civil engineering, Construction safety, Construction technology, Resonance, Safety, Safety regulations, Structural engineering, Structural Vibration, Yenem EngineeringStructure vibration can have serious consequences if left unchecked. The video below shows a rather severe response from the handrail…
Construction Safety – Have We Gone Too Far?Dave MeneyAwareness Sharing, Project Management, Specialist Services, Structural Design, TechnologyCivil engineering, Construction safety, Construction technology, Safety, Safety regulations, Structural engineering, Yenem EngineeringNo CommentsConstruction safety should always be paramount. A while back when I was on holiday on holiday in Croatia, I saw…