Hi All,
We have undertaken a visual inspection of a carpark structure, and a blockwork retaining wall is showing signs of moisture ingress, efflorescence and what appears to be a honeycomb appearance on some of the blocks.
Any idea what could have caused this and whether it needs repairing or...
Hi Everyone,
We are currently designing a berthing pile, constructed from a 1016 x 25.4 thick steel pile. As-constructed drawings for a previous installation for this client specifies 40 litres of cooking oil be poured into the pile after installation and then sealed with a HD Galvansed 2" BSP...
Hi, our Client has installed a cantilevered variable message sign (VMS) with the incorrect orientation (9 degree difference from the design angle). To fix the VMS orientation, they are proposing to install a tapered shim plate between the bolted connection of the post and the cantilevered sign...
I'm currently designing a bored pier for a cantilevered overhead sign structure (VMS) and would be very grateful if someone could please provide some advise in regards to the questions below.
Clause 8.3.8 of AS 3600-2009 requires that torsional reinforcement consist of both closed fitments and...
When designing a reinforced masonry wall, I was taught by a previous Engineer that if all the cores are grouted filled then a bond beam was not required.
Today I was looking over another Engineer's design who had specified that all cores be grout filled, with N12 at 400 vertically and...
