As you might imagine, bridge construction can be a complex operation; there are many possible building methods involved in the production of a bridge. As you drive across one of these impressive feats of engineering, you may find yourself wondering how exactly they are built. Like any other large-scale construction project,...
Structural engineers must consider many things when endeavouring to make structural designs a reality. One of the most important considerations will be stability. Stability is essential when ensuring that structures are safe and long-lasting. Beams and columns are two key structural elements that play an important role in supporting the building’s...
In the 1920s in New York, the economy was thriving, and builders wanted to construct the world’s tallest skyscraper. Finished in 1931, The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world from 1931 until 1972. To this day, the monument attracts over four million visitors annually. In this...
Earthquakes are a devastating natural disaster and can vary in size, with some causing more destruction than others. Earthquakes can be caused by the movement of one of the Earth’s 20 moving tectonic plates, a volcanic eruption or are the effect of a meteor collision. The scope for creating earthquake-efficient buildings...
In recent years, and certainly since the industrial revolution, the prestigious accolade for The World’s Tallest Building has provoked stiff competition. Of course, the current holder of the tallest building in the world is none other than the Burj Khalifa in the ultra-glitzy Dubai, standing at a colossal 828 metres (2,717ft)...
Whether your project is on a large or small scale, the materials you use are going to be instrumental to its success. Construction and the development of building materials have been key components of human evolution and growth. The first building materials can be dated back as far as 400 BC and...
Structural engineering is an ancient and well-respected profession. There are several reasons you may be well suited to it as a career choice.
From the first ever feats of structural engineering to 3D printed bridges. We take a look at how the industry has evolved and where technology will propel it in the future.
Modular construction is the process of constructing a building off-site, in a unit or factory, and then taking it to the site to be assembled. There are several advantages to this type of build.
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 vibrations inside high offices or buildings which are annoying for the people inside...
