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Typical Reinforcement Rebar Sizing and Properties
An easy-access table of common reinforcement sizes and properties for reinforced concrete design
Eurocode 7 - Partial Factors of Safety and Design Approaches
A straightforward explainer on how and when to use Geotechnical factors of safety covered in Eurocode 7
Essential Python Packages for Civil Engineers
A list of resources for Civil Engineers to get started coding their own applications
Ground Compaction Methods
The selection of the appropriate compaction method is critical to ensure that the soil is compacted properly and is able to support the intended structure.
What is the purpose of a borehole?
And how we utilize them in our construction projects.
Materials Lesson on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers
The pros and cons of using FRP as a repair alternative in construction
Materials Lesson on Concrete Creep and Shrinkage
Another materials lesson to revisit concepts from the early days of engineering school
Table of Eurocode 3 Concrete Design Properties
Try using our table of concrete properties including strength properties (fck, fcd, fctm, fctd) elastic deformation properties (Ecm) and minimum shear reinforcement
Types of structural beams
Discover the types of beams and their supports
Career paths for Civil Engineers
Looking ahead to your future as a Civil Engineer? We look at some possible paths through the industry
Calculating reinforcement area and spacing
We look at how reinforced concrete rebar is designed
How to count carbon emissions on construction projects
A closer look at how CO2 emissions can be counted on construction projects to design more sustainable cities
AI use cases in Civil Engineering
We look at how AI could revolutionise the construction industry
AI use cases in Geotechnical Engineering
With everyone talking about ChatGPT and AI we dive into how it could be used by Geotechnical Engineers
Geotechnical Dewatering Techniques
Different types of geotechnical dewatering techniques and their purpose in construction.