CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING BLOGS

AutoCAD is the most popular and generic CAD tool that is used for producing structural drawings. AutoCAD replaced the conventional drawing boards in the last generation. AutoCAD drawing production was and is a sought-out career opportunity for civil & structural engineers and structural detailers. In the current decade, BIM tools have fast replaced AutoCAD. Revit is the most popular BIM tool for buildings. BIM using Revit has almost displaced AutoCAD drawing production. AutoC

To perform well in structural engineering jobs, one need to have structural basics & software skills alike. Here is a Roadmap for you.

Masonry structures have inherent features that make it earthquake resistant. Good principles have to be adopted in the scheme & detailing.

What is Flat slab? Can we use this in seismic zones? What are the advantages? Find FAQs that engineers ask about Flat slabs in this blog.

Variation in live load in alternate spans of buildings like warehouse can be critical and this needs to be accounted in the ETABS analysis

Learn about the 4 virtues of seismic resistance and how they can help to design a building that will withstand earthquakes. Read more here.

Structural drawing is an important document. Here are some tips to help you produce error free drawings & set up a drawing checking process.

Aesthetic & structural advantage of circular columns are over ruled by formwork cost & challenge in controlling concrete pressure.

Short column effect is an undesirable effect when a column is too short. It attracts more seismic force due to stiffness & may be damaged.

Building collapse is avoidable.In this article, we will talk about the top solutions to avert a building collapse.