Solving Structural Engineering Challenges
I read recently that rework is currently eroding contractor profit margins by up to 30% and increasing the likelihood of injury by 70%. A separate study suggested 12% of all Australian construction work is rework. Is it because we love building things that we want to do it twice? Or…
A recent question landed in my inbox from a regular client. Kyle wondered if we take much notice of weld sizes, or leave it to the fabricator, since in our markups we don’t often mention weld details. Quick answer – we leave nothing to chance! We use standards to minimise…
When I was growing up, and taking notice of cars, it was clear that I would be either a Ford or a Holden person. In that era, there was no other choice, even though there were other makes of vehicles on the road at the time. A similar thing was…
Many of us have been to Kalbarri at some point, and gazed in awe at (or even hiked through) the amazing gorge carved out by the Murchison River. But did you know that there’s now a skywalk? Two walkways cantilever over the West Loop and provide superb views over the…
Source: https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Dismantling-the-status-quo (edited) The construction sector is among the worst performing in terms of productivity, according to a report undertaken by McKinsey & Company, which cited a failure to adapt to new technology as one contributing factor to the creation of a ‘sluggish innovation’ culture, with legacy systems and unique…
Engineering software – it’s getting more bells and whistles every year, and easier and easier to use. It’s even more accessible now, with subscription pricing becoming the norm, meaning you can own an incredibly powerful suite of software for a reasonable price, for just as long as you need it….
Well, ‘facts’ anyway. There’s nothing ‘fun’ about earthquakes, especially when they create devastation and take life. 👉 “More than 66,000 homes were destroyed or damaged by a magnitude 7.5 quake” 👉 “The quake launched waves of up to six-metres high that slammed into Sulawesi at 800 kilometres per hour.” 👉…
BIM In Mining- Is BIM one of those buzz words you hate hearing, because you don’t know what it is, or you know/think it’s not relevant? Or are you fully aware of BIM and drop it frequently in conversation at industry networking drinks? If the latter, you could probably teach…
From printing replacement human body parts to assisting with running repairs on voyages to Mars, many predictions are being made for how 3D printing may soon improve the whole of humanity. Will 3D printing have a place in construction and mining? It already has. The future of construction is 3D printing….
Bolts used in structural joints are designated by; Diameter Grade Tightening procedure. For example, an M20-8.8/S bolt is: 20 mm in diameter with a metric thread, the ultimate tensile strength is 800MPa and the yield strength is 640 MPa (8.8 translates to 8x100x0.8=640), and it is tightened to (s) “snug…