Snug Bolt Designations & Connections in EngineeringDave Meney28th January 2020Structural DesignReading Time: 4 minutesBolts 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 Meney20th January 2020GeneralReading Time: 3 minutesWe 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 Meney18th October 2019Structural DesignReading Time: 3 minutesAll 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 Meney29th August 2019Awareness Sharing, Project Management, Specialist Services, Structural Design, TechnologyReading Time: 3 minutesStructure 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 Meney24th June 2019Awareness Sharing, Project Management, Specialist Services, Structural Design, TechnologyReading Time: 3 minutesConstruction safety should always be paramount. A while back when I was on holiday on holiday in Croatia, I saw…
Drone Structural InspectionsDave Meney29th May 2019Specialist Services, Structural Design, Structural Inspections, Structural Maintenance, TechnologyReading Time: 3 minutesThe name “Drone“ used in the term Drone Structural Inspection was originally derived from the male bee, known for its…
5 Preventative Maintenance Measures That Can Reduce DowntimeDave Meney29th March 2019Structural MaintenanceReading Time: 3 minutesDowntime cost a fortune. Surprisingly, it’s at the same level today as it was 30 years ago. Why? Things are…
Digital TwinsDave Meney8th March 2019Project Management, Specialist Services, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Maintenance, TechnologyReading Time: 4 minutesSimply put, a Digital Twins are a digital replica of a physical asset, projecting physical objects into the digital world. Digital twins…