by Joe | Jan 2, 2020 | Structural engineering
Structural engineering developed with the rise of ancient civilisations thousands of years ago. As the construction of buildings became bigger and more complex, the profession developed by necessity to support the growing structures and designs. As with many...
by Joe | Sep 26, 2019 | Structural engineering
Many people don’t realise that structural engineering as a profession has been around for thousands of years. The pyramids and roman aqueducts are both fantastic examples of the ancient art. In modern times, structural engineers are responsible for some of the most...
by Joe | Aug 20, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
The severity of structural damp can vary. However, its presence is unwanted and, in some circumstances, can cause severe problems to the structural integrity of your home. Before you reach crisis level however, there are several steps you can take to reduce damp and...
by Joe | Jul 8, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
Masonry constructions consist of individual masonry units (e.g. brick, concrete blocks, stone, etc.). The structure is then created by laying these individual components and binding them together with mortar; this is a mixture of sand, a binder such as cement or lime,...
by Joe | Jul 5, 2019 | Structural engineering
In one of our recent blog posts, we explored some of The Largest Construction Projects in the world in 2019, to gain more of an insight on the sheer scale of these developments. Amongst them was the Al Maktoum international airport in Dubai. As part of our Mega...
by Joe | Jul 1, 2019 | Property, Structural engineering
A roof truss put simply, is a structure that includes one or more triangular units that include straight, slender members with their ends connected via nodes. The roof truss is what supports the weight of whatever material is used for the roof, be it slate or tile...
