Morning guys.
I am looking into a small single story extension (2.1m projection for the existing rear elevation) and I am wondering if there is a calculation I can do to check if a wind post is required.
The new lean to extension will have a 750mm return which will act as a buttress, but the...
Hi all, this has been bugging me for a while so I wanted to see if anyone could give any clarity on it?
My query is in relation to UK Building regulations Part A - Section 6.7.3 Openings and recesses. The regs states "no opening in any case should exceed 3m" - W1, W2 or W3 < 3m - as shown in...
I am looking for any available ground investigation information or general geology characteristics for the Gulf of Mexico (central Florida area).
In Britain we have the following opensource resource which provides this type of info across the UK, it is extremely useful at early tender stage as...
Morning guys, is anyone else in the UK having any issues lately with the BGS database? Finding it really hit and miss, I haven't been able to see any borehole logs for the past 24hrs. I have tried contacting BGS but no response, wondering if it is an issue my end or whether anyone else has been...
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I regularly undertake trenchless crossing design for projects predominantly in the UK however the specifications I reference are not UK specs, most notably; API RP 1102, ASTM F1962, NEN 3650. I also use the Drill Contractors Association (DCA) Technical Guidelines. I have been informed...
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I think this is a simple question but I can't find any guidance in the Eurocode or my structural designers guides.
A 203x203x60 UC beam is sufficient to support the load of a double skin external wall, however the width of the wall is approx. 250mm (allowing for a 50mm cavity). Is it...
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I recently submitted a surcharge load assessment for a high pressure gas main and although the assessment was approved by by the asset owner, I was informed by there lead engineer that the assessment did not make allowances for the residual stresses caused due to the pipe being...
