When most people think of civil engineering, they picture towering bridges, expansive highways, and skyscrapers piercing the skyline. Yet, these amazing structures need something to stand, and that is the…
We often think of dams as massive walls holding back rivers and while that’s true, there is a lot more going on beneath the surface. Dams are some of the…
In structural design, shear walls play a key role in stabilizing buildings and structures against lateral loads such as earth quake and wind loads. The efficiency and effectiveness of structural…
In the ever changing world of engineering, the role of cutting-edge design software cannot be overstated. Engineers across various disciplines rely on sophisticated tools to conceptualize, model, and optimize their…
Footings serve as pivotal structural components in a building or structure, facilitating the transfer of loads from the entire edifice into the ground. The design of footings holds paramount significance…
Estimation of structural loads is a critical component of any engineering design. Structural loads used in design not only affect the structure’s safety but also its cost. As an engineer,…
Deflection limits are a powerful tool in modern structural design. They help to control the amount of deflection in structural members so as to provide comfort to users and prevent…
The Earth surface is constantly shifting and moving, and sometimes this results into devastating earthquakes that cause a trail of destruction and loss of life. With the global population on…
Fire is one of the natural forces of destruction. When it comes to structural design, fire is an important element to consider. Fire presents a number of dangers to structural…
Bridges are some of the most ancient structures invented by man. From simple logs placed across a river to modern cable slayed bridges connecting to cities, bridges have been key…
