Deflection equations, bending and shear force diagrams

This website serves as a Revision Tool and information on Civil engineering in general for students in University and Graduates. We have collated useful information, equations and tables that are commonly used in design as well providing design examples in steel, concrete, timber and masonry elements.

Concrete, steel, foundation design examples

Concrete Beam Design to EC2

Decoding BS EN 1992-1-1 Steps to Concrete Beam Design to EC2 Determine Loading Determine Support Conditions  Check Required Reinforcement for

Masonry Design Summary to EC6

Summary of Masonry Properties What is Masonry ? Masonry is a common building material which refers to the individual units

Reinforced Concrete Design Summary

Reinforced Concrete Reinforced Concrete Constituents Concrete is an engineering material which has been used since the time of the Romans

Structural Steel Design Summary

Structural Steel, Connections, Bolt Capacities and Effective Lengths Structural Steel Structural Steel is a commonly used construction material which generally

Ground Improvement Techniques

Ground Improvement Techniques What is Ground Improvement Ground improvement techniques are used to prepare construction sites before any foundation, or

Types of Pile Foundations

Understanding Pile Foundations What are the types of pile foundations and why do we need pile foundations? Pile foundations are

Types of Foundations for Buildings

Building Foundations Types of Foundations Types of foundations that are commonly used for buildings or any kind of structure, are

Types of Coastal Defences

Coastal Defences Flooding and its issues A good proportion of the world’s population lives in costal areas with estimates ranging

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods

NDT methods for concrete Non-Destructive testing (NDT) methods: Pull-out test The pull-out test measures the force the to extract standard

Types of Concrete floor slabs

Types of Concrete Floor Slabs Types of Concrete floor slabs : Flat slab Flat slabs are generally a reinforced concrete

Types of Floor Construction

Types of Floor Construction Types of Floor Construction: Composite metal deck slabs In steel frame structures, it is common to