It’s a Fact – Concrete Cracks
Should you be concerned when you see a crack in a concrete wall or slab? Well, that depends. There are two classifications of cracks in concrete – structural, and non-structural.…
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Retaining Wall Design Considerations – Australian Standard 4678
We often use retaining walls in places where extra support is needed to hold back a sloping patch of soil. The most basic function of a retaining wall is to…
The True Cost of Low Structural Engineering Rates – What You’re Really Risking
The Challenge of Winning Jobs on a Schedule of Rates Winning a job on a schedule of rates is never easy, especially in Structural Engineering Consulting. Regardless of the value…
Thermal Expansion – The Hidden Force That Impacts Structures
We have some of the largest temperature gradients in Australia, and this simply means a huge difference between the coldest and hottest temperature. What’s this got to do with structures?…
What’s the Vital Importance of a 3rd Party Design Review?
“Why would we need a 3rd Party Design Review when we have a competent design team?” It’s a reasonable question, and asked so often. Perhaps it hasn’t been answered well…
Design Mistakes – The 7 Devastating Sins to Avoid and How to Become a Design Saint
Common Design Mistakes are costing the construction industry far more than most people realise. I read recently that rework is currently eroding contractor profit margins by up to 30% and…
Earthquake Magnitude Facts
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 an earthquake magnitude 7.5” “The…
BIM In Mining – Is BIM a Powerful Tool or Just Another Buzzword You Hate?
BIM In Mining – is BIM one of those buzzwords you secretly hate hearing? The kind that gets thrown around at conferences and networking events, usually by someone holding a…
3D Printing – The future of construction
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…
Snug Bolt Designations & Connections in Engineering
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…