by Joe | Mar 29, 2019 | Structural engineering
Fibre has been used in beam design for more than 35 years to improve and reinforce existing properties. For example, fibre-reinforced concrete, also known as FRC, is commonplace. Concrete as a material has little tensile strength, as we mentioned in our guide to...
by Joe | Mar 29, 2019 | Structural engineering
Buildings, especially tall buildings, are susceptible to vibrations. The most dangerous vibrations come from earthquakes – however, we as structural engineers in Cornwall and Devon don’t have to worry about them too often! Human footfall, though, can cause...
by Joe | Mar 25, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Coupling beams are an important load-bearing element for a structural engineer to improve the structural integrity of a variety of buildings. They are employed in a coupled wall structure to bridge to isolated walls and help them share each other’s loads when they...
by Joe | Feb 26, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Of all structural problems that can affect a house, roof spread is one of the most visible, particularly with traditional style buildings. Many roofs of historic buildings have spread at some stage, and can often be left alone and monitored, with no remedial work...
by Joe | Feb 14, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Construction has always been an important industry in the UK. Where on average 13% of people in the UK are self-employed, in the construction sector that number skyrockets up to roughly 37% depending on how you calculate the figure. Partly because of the high number...
by Joe | Jan 31, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
When it comes to building or major redesigns of your property, some amount of stress is almost unavoidable. However, hiring a structural engineer to help guide the work you require can make the process a great deal easier. Structural engineers are designers who are...
