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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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02JunRead MoreHow Wind Governs Structural Design in Coastal and High Exposure Areas
Most homeowners along a coastline have seen the aftermath of a major windstorm: roofs peeled back, gable walls flattened, garage doors collapsed inward, and porches lifted off their posts....
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23NovRead MoreStructural Factors in a Loft Conversion
A loft conversion is a dream come true for many home owners, as it not only adds value to your house, but it increases your property space, provides a...
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