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Latest Articles
Pad Foundation In Clay [Design Of Soil And Concrete]
Full step-by-step guide on how to calculate the clay capacity of a pad foundation under vertical loading and how to design the concrete and reinforcement.
Point Loads: What They Are and How to Calculate Them
In this guide we’ll show, what a point load is, how it’s visualized in engineering, real-world examples and much more.🚀🚀
Uniformly Distributed Load [All YOU Need To Know]
In this guide we’ll show, what a uniformly distributed load is, how it’s visualized in engineering, real-world examples and much more
What Is A Roof Joist? [2023]
We’ll explain what a roof joist is, how it works, how structural engineers design it and what the difference to ceiling joists is.
How To Find The Centroid [A Step-By-Step Guide]
Follow this guide to learn how to calculate the centroid of any cross-section. We even show how you can automatically calculate the centroid for complex cross-sections.
Pad Foundation Design: Sand & Concrete Verification Under Vertical Load
Full step-by-step guide on how to calculate the sand capacity of a pad foundation under vertical loading and how to design the concrete and reinforcement.
K-Truss [All YOU Need To Know]
The K-Truss is a structural system commonly used as a bridge structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.
Gambrel Truss [A Structural Guide]
The Gambrel Truss is a structural system commonly used as a roof structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.
9 Centroid Formulas Of Different Shapes
Centroid formulas for different shapes used in engineering, such as I, H, rectangular, T and circular sections.
What is The Scissors Truss? And How Does It Work?
The Scissors Truss is a structural system commonly used as a roof structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.
Queen Post Trusses Explained! [2023]
The Queen Post Truss is a structural system commonly used as a roof structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.
Moment of Inertia of I Beam: Calculation Example
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the moment of inertia of symmetrical and unsymmetrical i beams.
King Post Truss: Mastering The Art of Its Design
The King Post Truss is a structural system commonly used as a roof structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.
Centroid of I Beam: Calculation Example [2023]
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the Centroid of I Sections of beams and columns. Everything is explained with practical examples.
Section Modulus Calculation [Step-By-Step Guide]
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the Section Modulus of beams, columns and slabs. Even of complex cross-sections.
Howe Truss [A Structural Guide]
The Howe Truss is a structural system commonly used as bridge structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.
Load Combination Generator [How-To Guide]
Load combination generator lets you automatically generate all possible load combinations needed in structural design.🚀🚀
Moment of Inertia Calculation [2023]
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the moment of inertia. Even of complex cross-sections.
The Pratt Truss Explained [2023]
The Pratt Truss is a structural system commonly used as bridge structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.
How to Calculate The Cross Sectional Area? [A Beginner’s Guide]
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate cross-sectional areas. Even of complex cross-sections.
The Fink Truss [All YOU Need to Know]
The Fink Truss is a structural system commonly used as a roof structure. But what are its different members, and how does it work? Learn more in this article.