Structural Failures

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Structural defects causing a large vertical crack in a rendered wall.

Structural Defects in Mining: The Ones You Can Delay and the Ones You Can’t

Remedial Solutions, Structural Analysis, Structural Failures, Structural Inspections, Structural Maintenance

2 months ago

Categorising Structural Defects by Risk and Urgency In the demanding environment of mining operations, structural defects are an inevitable reality. The harsh conditions, including dynamic loading, corrosive atmospheres, material fatigue,…

Five Structural Risks Commonly Found During Mid-Year Asset Reviews

, Structural Failures, Structural Inspections, Structural Maintenance

3 months ago

Why Asset Reviews Must Examine Structural Integrity, Not Just Performance Mid-year asset reviews represent a critical checkpoint for mining and industrial facilities, yet too often these evaluations focus solely on…

Two men doing inspection reports to meet compliance, safety.

When Inspection Reports Become a Business Case

Main Services, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Failures, Structural Inspections, Structural Maintenance

4 months ago

Introduction Most inspection reports are made to meet compliance, safety, or maintenance requirements. However, the understanding they provide can deliver greater value. When used effectively, an inspection report can support…

Yellow lifting beams suspended by a crane in a warehouse setting.

Lifting Beams and Lugs: Engineering the Critical Connection Points

Fabrication, Main Services, Specialist Services, Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Structural Failures

6 months ago

The Hidden Risk in Lifting Beams and Lug Design In heavy lifting operations, failure does not start with the main structure. It starts at the smallest connection point. A single…

Calculating the risks of poor engineering in structural projects.

Cutting Corners Costs More: Why Poor Engineering Always Backfires

Structural Failures

1 year ago

How Poor Engineering Shows Up on Projects There’s always the temptation to speed things up. A client is pushing, a deadline looms, or the pressure’s on to get steel in…

Structural Integrity in Focus a brown and white wooden building.

Structural Integrity in Focus: Engineering That Stands Up to Scrutiny

, General, Structural Design, Structural Failures, Structural Inspections, Structural Maintenance

1 year ago

What CROSS Teaches Us About Compliance and the Cost of Compromised Structural Integrity When engineering design goes wrong, it’s not just drawings that collapse. It can be trust, safety, structural…

An engineer checking structural compliance.

Structural Compliance: How Non-Conformance Can Grind Your Plant to a Halt

Remedial Solutions, Specialist Services, Structural Failures, Structural Inspections, Structural Maintenance

1 year ago

Structural Compliance Isn’t Optional. It’s the Only Option It started with a seemingly routine inspection. A visit from the Mines Department. No warning, no prep time. Within hours, a major…

Construction site setup vulnerable to structural failure.

Preventing Structural Failure in Mining: How Real-Time Monitoring Saves Millions

Structural Analysis, Structural Failures

1 year ago

Structural Failure and How to Stop the Next One In modern mining operations, virtually every aspect of the process is monitored meticulously. From flow rates and pump performance to slurry…

Heavy machinery operating in a mining environment.

Innovative Engineering for Extreme Mining Environment

Structural Design, Structural Failures

1 year ago

Advancing Engineering Solutions for Today’s Extreme Mining Environment Mining operations can often take place in the harshest mining environment on Earth. From scorching deserts to sub-zero tundras, these extreme conditions…

Damaged mining structure showing significant structural failure. Mining Structure Remedial Solutions are needed.

Be Proactive! Improve the Safety of Your Structures!

Structural Failures, Structural Inspections

6 years ago

We’ve been in and around mining and industrial structures for over 30 years, and we’ve seen some shocking things in our resource-abundant backyard. Poor communication and incompetent design are two…