One Way Spanning Slab Design Example to Eurocode 2
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How to design for Wind Loads? – Eurocodes 1-1-4
Understanding BS EN 1991-1-4 How to Design for Wind Loads Wind loads in the UK are calculated in accordance to
21 Types of Heavy Equipment used on a Construction Site
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Brick Sizes and Masonry Brick Properties
Masonry Properties Typical Brick Sizes This article details information on the size of bricks (detailed dimensions) that are commonly used
Common material densities – Actions on Structures to EC1
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7 Types of Bricks used in Masonry Construction – Brick Bonds
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Types of loads on a structure in accordance to Eurocode 1
Types of loads Structures are subjected to various types of loads, which have been categorized to Eurocode 1. These loads
Types of Building Materials used in Construction
What are the common types of building materials used? In the construction industry, the most commonly use materials are reinforced
Pile design examples to EC7
Design Example to BS EN 1997 Pile Design to EC7 When the top soil is loose or soft, the load
What is Concrete Spalling – Identify, Effects, Causes and Repair
Concrete properties What is Concrete Spalling? Spalling can be defined as “breaking down materials into smaller pieces, such as chips
Steel Beam Design to EC3
Design Examples to BS EN 1993-1-1 How to design a steel beam This article will go over typical design examples
5 Types of Concrete Admixtures
Concrete Admixtures What are Concrete Admixtures? Concrete admixtures are commonly used in reinforced concrete elements. Concrete admixtures or “additives” are