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How Engineers Design for Progressive Collapse Prevention
On May 16, 1968, a small gas explosion in a kitchen on the 18th floor of Ronan Point, a 22-story precast concrete apartment block in London, blew out a...
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25JunRead MoreWhat Is a Diaphragm in Structural Engineering? A Clear Guide to How Buildings Resist Lateral Loads
Picture a building during a strong earthquake or a windstorm. The walls and columns get most of the attention, but the floors and the roof are doing quiet, critical...
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17JunRead MoreWhy Structural Drawings and Architectural Drawings Are Not the Same
Many homeowners and even some first-time developers assume that the drawings their architect produces are the only plans a project needs. Then the permit application stalls, and the building...
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09JunRead MoreLive Load vs Dead Load – What Every Property Owner Should Know About Structural Loading
Picture a quiet two story home on a Saturday afternoon. The roof carries snow from the prior night, the upper floor holds a king bed, two adults, a dresser,...
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03MarRead MoreHow to Add Value to your Commercial Property
If you are thinking of purchasing or you already have a commercial property like real estate, it is essential to take note of the value. It is good you...
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09FebRead MoreFundamentals of Structural Engineering in Commercial Property
Whether you are developing residential or commercial property, you might need to hire a structural engineer. In commercial property, however, you are not only going to need a structural...
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06FebRead MoreRole of Structural Engineers on Commercial Property
Have you ever imagined why some commercial buildings like office buildings, warehouses, retail buildings and other structures last longer than others? It is all dependent on the structural engineer. ...