What is Underpinning?
Much like beam design, underpinning is an area of structural engineering that is rarely discussed outside of professional circles.
A major and often costly procedure, it pays to know the facts and what you are letting…
Tips for Choosing a Structural Engineering Company
Whether you have plans to knock down a wall in your kitchen or extend a commercial property, you will need to solicit the services of a reputable structural engineering company.
The trouble is, which one do you pick? …
Engineering 101: Structural Design and Structural Analysis
Structural engineers ensure that structures such as buildings, tunnels and bridges can withstand the various pressures and stresses placed upon them, as a result of human use and external factors such as the weather and natural…
A Short Guide to Beam Design
Beam design is practically unheard of outside of professional circles, yet it is one of the most important elements of a building’s design.
Beams come in various different forms and serve a variety of functions. …
Do I Need a Structural Engineer?
A structural engineer practices the art of building design, construction and maintenance. With a focus on strength and durability, structural engineers ensure that buildings are designed to cope with environmental stresses and…
CUBRIC Building, Cardiff University
Cardiff is Home to a Number of Incredible Buildings
‘Insectal’-one of a few words used to describe Cardiff’s cityscape. Indeed, when viewed from a distance, a small number of the buildings and landmarks that punctuate…
