structural engineering

Temperature variations are important for foundation design as they can create substantial structural challenges. These structural challenges include temperature-induced soil shifts, expansion, and contraction, which can result in issues such …

Rebar couplers are used in precast construction for facilitating strong and efficient connections between precast concrete elements. Their significance lies in expediting construction timelines by enabling rapid and precise assembly, …

Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) is a composite material that combines the strength of concrete with the flexibility and lightweight properties of glass fibers. Today, glass fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) …

When it comes to home renovation or remodelling projects, the idea of removing walls to create open, spacious interiors is a preferred option for homeowners. It’s essential to consider the …

Cantilever scaffolding, also known as needle scaffolding, is a specialized scaffolding system used in construction and maintenance projects, particularly when access to the side of a building or structure is …

Flyovers, as essential infrastructure components, face numerous challenges that can affect their structural soundness over the years. Factors such as constant vehicular wear, the impact of environmental conditions, and potential …

Reinforced concrete design and construction practice has historically focused on the use of bonded straight or bended rebar as a method for rebar anchorage. This relies on bond integrity between …

The bearing capacity of foundations is needed for dimensioning the foundation for any  structure. The safe bearing capacity may be defined as the “Maximum intensity of loading  that the foundation …

What is and what could have been? Let’s think of a hypothetical scenario, wherein a recent earthquake struck a region with a history of seismic activity, a traditional masonry building …

A diagrid, derived from the words “diagonal” and “grid,” is a structural framework constructed using diagonally intersecting metal, concrete, or wooden beams.  In a diagrid structural system, the beams are …