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Structural inspection in Perth: Inspector examining industrial structure.

Who Should Conduct Structural Inspections? An “Inspector” or a Structural Engineer?

9th November 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Anyone can do a structural inspection! At least, that what it looks like when you Google “Structural Inspections Perth”. An…

New Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steelwork Code

Dave Meney

11th September 2020

Fabrication

Reading Time: 3 minutes

AS/NZS 5131 Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steelwork was published in late 2016. Okay, so it’s not new, but experience…

Measuring a structural crack in concrete with a Concrete Institute of AU crack width gauge.

It’s a Fact – Concrete Cracks

Dave Meney

11th September 2020

Structural Design

Reading Time: 6 minutes

Should you be concerned when you see a crack in a concrete wall or slab? Well, that depends. There are…

Diagram of retaining wall design showing load distribution and components: heel, toe, vertical/horizontal steel. Retaining Walls.

Retaining Wall Design Considerations – Australian Standard 4678

Dave Meney

11th September 2020

Structural Design

Reading Time: 4 minutes

We often use retaining walls in places where extra support is needed to hold back a sloping patch of soil.…

Calculator on phone with structural engineering consulting documents.

The True Cost of Low Structural Engineering Rates – What You’re Really Risking

Dave Meney

11th September 2020

Specialist Services, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Inspections, Technology

Reading Time: 4 minutes

The Challenge of Winning Jobs on a Schedule of Rates Winning a job on a schedule of rates is never…

Thermal expansion coefficients for brick, concrete, steel, and aluminum; growth under 40°C increase.

Thermal Expansion – The Hidden Force That Impacts Structures

Dave Meney

25th August 2020

Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Failures, Structural Maintenance, Technology

Reading Time: 3 minutes

We have some of the largest temperature gradients in Australia, and this simply means a huge difference between the coldest…

Aerial view of a mine site in Australia with Structural Engineers doing a structural assessment

Can Site Inspections be Conducted Off-Site?

Dave Meney

10th August 2020

Structural Inspections, Structural Maintenance

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Rethinking the Concept of a Site Inspections The question itself is a paradox. Inspecting a site requires that the inspector…

3rd Party Design Review: Hand points to architectural plans and a digital review document.

What’s the Vital Importance of a 3rd Party Design Review?

Dave Meney

28th July 2020

Uncategorized, Structural Design

Reading Time: 3 minutes

“Why would we need a 3rd Party Design Review when we have a competent design team?” It’s a reasonable question,…

Bridge design mistake: a gap in the road. Illustrates common design mistakes.

Design Mistakes – The 7 Devastating Sins to Avoid and How to Become a Design Saint

Dave Meney

7th July 2020

Project Management, Structural Design

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Common Design Mistakes are costing the construction industry far more than most people realise. I read recently that rework is…

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