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Queen post truss tutorial
Internal forces

Queen Post Trusses Explained! [2023]

March 27, 2023February 20, 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.

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Moment of inertia of i beam
Geometry

Moment of Inertia of I Beam: Calculation Example

March 20, 2023February 20, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the moment of inertia of symmetrical and unsymmetrical i beams.

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The King post truss and its common uses, members, benefits, static systems and force calculation
Internal forces

King Post Truss: Mastering The Art of Its Design

March 13, 2023February 15, 2023

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.

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Step-by-step calculation of Centroid of I Beam
Geometry

Centroid of I Beam: Calculation Example [2023]

March 6, 2023February 15, 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.

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Section modulus calculation and explanation
Geometry

Section Modulus Calculation [Step-By-Step Guide]

February 27, 2023February 9, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the Section Modulus of beams, columns and slabs. Even of complex cross-sections.

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Howe truss
Internal forces

Howe Truss [A Structural Guide]

February 20, 2023January 22, 2023

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.

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Load combination generator to automatically combine loads.
Loads

Load Combination Generator [How-To Guide]

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Load combination generator lets you automatically generate all possible load combinations needed in structural design.🚀🚀

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Moment of inertia calculation
Geometry

Moment of Inertia Calculation [2023]

February 13, 2023February 9, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate the moment of inertia. Even of complex cross-sections.

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What is the pratt truss and how does it work?
Internal forces

The Pratt Truss Explained [2023]

February 6, 2023December 31, 2022

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.

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How to calculate the cross-sectional area?
Geometry

How to Calculate The Cross Sectional Area? [A Beginner’s Guide]

January 30, 2023January 22, 2023

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to calculate cross-sectional areas. Even of complex cross-sections.

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What is the fink truss and how does it work?
Internal forces

The Fink Truss [All YOU Need to Know]

January 23, 2023December 20, 2022

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.

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Warren truss - what is it and how to calculate it
Internal forces

Warren Truss: What is it? And How to Calculate it?

January 16, 2023December 18, 2022

The Warren 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.

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Different types of trusses and which members act in compression and tension
Structural Design

11 Types of Trusses [The MOST Used]

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

Trusses are commonly used as roof or bridge structures. But there are so many different types. Read more to pick the right type.

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Scaniverse Review showing how to do laser scans with iPhone
Digital Tools

Scaniverse Review: Free 3D Laser Scans with Your iPhone

January 2, 2023January 13, 2023

In this guide, we walk you through how to make your first 3D scan with your iPhone, step-by-step.

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The most used column types, differentiated by material geometry and static system
Geometry

12 Types of Columns in Buildings [The MOST Used]

December 27, 2022November 27, 2022

Rectangular concrete, I-section steel and timber columns are the easy ones everyone knows about. Read more about the not-so-common types of columns.

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What Is a Beam and 7 Different Types of Beams
Internal forces

What Is a Beam? And 7 Types of Beams

December 19, 2022December 4, 2022

Learn about what a beam is and what 7 different types of beams are used (2 examples: simply supported and cantilever beam)

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Different types of loads on beams
Loads

Types of Loads on Beams [Full Guide]

December 12, 2022November 14, 2022

An in depth guide covering what types of loads act on beams such as UDL, point and snow load. Check out the article to read about the other 9 loads.

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The design of a steel beam is demonstrated with a worked example according to Eurocode 3
Structural Design

Steel Beam Design – A Step-By-Step Guide

December 5, 2022December 31, 2022

Check out this guide to learn how to design steel beams for bending, shear, buckling and deflection.

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Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 – Notes & Thoughts
Book Review

Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 – Notes & Thoughts

November 28, 2022November 8, 2022

Book review from a structural engineer: This book is the best timber design guide for Eurocode. Read my notes and thoughts of the book.

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Types of loads on structures and buildings
Loads

The 7 Types of Loads on Structures & Buildings (Practical Guide)

November 21, 2022November 8, 2022

Learn what loads act on structures and buildings and how to apply them (Dead, snow, live load + 4 more).

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Dead load explained - what is the dead load and how to calculate it
Loads

Dead Load – What is It and How to Calculate It?

November 14, 2022November 8, 2022

Learn how to apply the dead load, for what elements you calculate the dead load & what units are used.

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A guide on how to design a steel column with compression and buckling verification
Structural Design

Steel Column Design – Complete Guide (2023)

November 7, 2022December 31, 2022

Learn How to Verify Steel Column Cross-Sections for Compression and Buckling.

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what is the live load how do you apply it to structures and what units
Loads

Live load – all you need to know

October 30, 2022November 8, 2022

Read this guide to understand what the live load is and how to use it in structural calculations.

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Best windows keyboard shortcuts for engineers architects technicians and students to become more productive
Digital Tools

15+ Windows Shortcuts that Boost Your Productivity as Engineer (2023)

October 24, 2022December 31, 2022

Use those 15 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts to boost your Engineering, Architecture and University Productivity.

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Best Notion features for engineers architects and students
Digital Tools

5+ Best Notion Features for Engineers, Architects & Students (2023)

October 17, 2022December 31, 2022

Learn how to use Notion in your Engineering and Architecture Workflows.

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Beam Deflection formulas for simply supported cantilever and contineous beams point load line load
Internal forces

13 Beam Deflection Formulas

October 10, 2022January 13, 2023

The easiest and most important beam deflection formulas for your structural design.

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Types of supports and calculation of reaction forces of roller pin fixed and spring support
Internal forces

Supports: Different Types & How To Calculate Their Reactions

October 3, 2022November 8, 2022

A Step-By-Step Guide Showing All Types of Supports and How To Calculate Reaction forces.

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Rigid frame structure bending moment formulas and moment diagrams due to different loads line load and point load
Internal forces

Rigid Frame Structure: Moment formulas – Different loads

September 26, 2022November 14, 2022

Rigid frame: Quick overview of reaction force formulas and moment diagrams for frames due to different loading scenarios.

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Internal forces sign convention moment shear and normal force calculation from reaction forces
Internal forces

Internal forces: Examples & Sign Convention

September 19, 2022November 14, 2022

Internal forces: A quick guide on how to calculate Moments, Shear & Normal forces.

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two hinge frame structure reaction forces due to different loads and moment diagrams
Internal forces

Two-hinge frame structure: Reaction force formulas – Different loads

September 12, 2022November 8, 2022

2-hinge frame: Quick overview of reaction force formulas and moment diagrams for frames due to different loading scenarios.

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Statically determinate and indeterminate structures differences degree of indeterminancy with examples
Internal forces

Statically Determinate & Indeterminate Structures

September 5, 2022November 14, 2022

Learn About The Difference Of Statically Determinate & Indeterminate Structures And How To Calculate The Degree Of Indeterminacy.

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beam formulas moment reaction and shear forces 4 span continuous beam moment diagrams
Internal forces

4 Span Continuous Beam – Moment and shear force formulas – Different loads

August 29, 2022November 14, 2022

4 span continuous beam: Quick overview of the bending moment, shear and reaction force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.

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beam formulas moment reaction and shear forces 3 span continuous beam moment diagrams
Internal forces

3 Span Continuous Beam – Moment and shear force formulas – Different loads

August 22, 2022November 14, 2022

3 span continuous beam: Quick overview of the bending moment, shear and reaction force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.

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Moment, shear force and reaction force formulas and diagrams for 2 span continuous beams
Internal forces

2 Span Continuous Beam – Moment and shear force formulas due to different loads

August 15, 2022January 5, 2023

2 span continuous beam: Quick overview of the bending moment, shear and reaction force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.

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LaTeX beginners guide 2022
Digital Tools

Getting started with LaTeX in 2023 – 13 beginner tips

August 8, 2022December 31, 2022

LaTeX beginner guide. 13 tips on how to get started the easy way.

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Beam fixed and roller support moment and shear formulas
Internal forces

Beam – Fixed and roller support -Moment and shear force formulas due to different loads

August 1, 2022November 14, 2022

Beam with fixed and roller support: Quick overview of the bending moment and shear force formulas due to different loading scenarios.

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SMath beginner's guide
Digital Tools

Getting started with SMath Studio – 9 beginner tips

July 25, 2022January 13, 2023

9 beginner tips on how to get started with SMath.

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Cantilever beam: Moment and shear force formulas due to different loads
Internal forces

Cantilever beam: Moment and shear force formulas due to different loads

July 18, 2022November 8, 2022

Cantilever beam: Quick overview of the bending moment and shear force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.

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structures-or why things don't fall down review and notes
Book Review

Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down (J. E. Gordon) – Notes & Thoughts

July 11, 2022November 8, 2022

Notes & Thoughts on a book explaining the basic principle of structural engineering.

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Moment and shear force formulas for simply supported beam due to different loads
Internal forces

Moment and shear force formulas for simply supported beam due to different loads

July 4, 2022November 8, 2022

Quick overview of the bending moment and shear force formulas for simply supported beams due to different loading scenarios.

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Cross-sectional area formulas for different profiles and cross-sections
Geometry

Cross-sectional Area formulas for different shapes and sections

June 27, 2022November 8, 2022

Overview of the Cross-sectional area formulas for the most common shapes and sections.

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Section modulus formulas and examples rectangular heb ipe i circle circular hollow t u cross-sections and profiles
Geometry

Section modulus formulas for different shapes

June 20, 2022November 8, 2022

Overview of the Section modulus formulas for the most common shapes and sections.

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Moment of Inertia formulas and calculation examples for the most common cross sections and profiles
Geometry

Moment of inertia formulas for different shapes

June 13, 2022January 5, 2023

Overview Of Moment Of Inertia Formulas For The Most Common Shapes And Cross-Sections.

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Dotbim: Export a 3D model from Grasshopper as .bim format
Digital Tools

Dotbim: Export a 3D model from Grasshopper as .bim format

June 6, 2022November 8, 2022

Learn How To Export Your First .bim File And Visualize It on your blog.

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Arch structure moment shear and normal force calculation due to line load hand calculation and diagrams
Internal forces

Arch – Moment and axial force calculation due to Line dead load

May 30, 2022November 8, 2022

Guide On How To Calculate The Moment & Normal Force Of An Arch Due To A Line Load.

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Three hinge arch structure Moment, Normal and shear force calculation step-by-step
Internal forces

Arch structure: Bending moment, normal and Shear force calculation due to a point load (Complete guide)

May 23, 2022November 8, 2022

Step-By-Step Guide On How To Calculate Moments, Shear & Normal Forces Of Arches.

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Simply supported beam moment and shear force calculation and diagrams ql28 real examples of simply supported beams
Internal forces

Simply supported beam: Moment and Shear hand calculation

May 16, 2022December 30, 2022

Step-by-step hand calculation of Moments and Shear force of Simply Supported Beam.

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Cantilever beam moment and shear force calculation with real examples of cantilever structures due to different loads
Internal forces

Cantilever beam – Moments and Forces (Handcalculation)

May 9, 2022December 31, 2022

Moment & shear force calculation of a cantilever beam due to different loads.

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Timber flat roof beam design – Structural calculation and dimensioning
Structural Design

Timber flat roof beam design – Structural calculation and dimensioning

May 2, 2022January 13, 2023

A step-by-step guide on how to design & calculate a flat wood roof.

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Timber truss roof design: A structural guide
Structural Design

Timber truss roof design: A structural guide

April 25, 2022January 9, 2023

A step-by-step guide on how to calculate & design a wood truss roof.

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Timber Rafter roof design: Complete guide of structural calculations
Structural Design

Timber Rafter roof design: Complete guide of structural calculations

April 18, 2022November 8, 2022

Step-by-step guide on how to design & dimension the wood rafters of a rafter roof.

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Collar beam design: Structural calculation of a timber roof
Structural Design

Collar beam design: Structural calculation of a timber roof

April 11, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022After covering the basics like loads, load combinations, design of timber beams and the design of timber rafters and purlins, it’s now time to design another roof type – the collar…

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Wind load calculation on an arched roof (Example)
Loads

Wind load calculation on an arched roof (Example)

April 4, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022After we have already covered the wind velocity, wind loads on walls, flat roofs and pitched roofs, this time we calculate the wind load for – a structure most structural engineers…

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Steel to Timber connection – Beam to beam – An example of a flat roof connection
Structural Design

Steel to Timber connection – Beam to beam – An example of a flat roof connection

March 28, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022One key aspect of dimensioning timber elements such as beams and columns is the timber connection design. The structural elements can be well verified for bending, shear, deflection, buckling, etc. but…

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Timber column design: An example of a highrise building column
Structural Design

Timber column design: An example of a highrise building column

March 21, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022After designing some roof elements like rafters, purlins and beams, it is now time to look at structural timber columns. Some of the concepts of designing timber elements have been mentioned…

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Timber Purlin roof design - guide on how to dimension and design wood purlins of a roof due to snow wind dead and live load
Structural Design

Timber Purlin roof design – Complete guide

March 14, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022After we have designed the rafters of the purlin roof in the last article, we are now applying the support forces of the rafters to the purlins and design those elements…….

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How to dimension rafters of purlin roofs?
Structural Design

How to dimension rafters of purlin roofs?

March 7, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022We have now finally covered all the basics like wind load, snow load, dead load, load combinations, directions of loads and statical systems of roofs. In this article we can use…

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How to calculate the wind load of a pitched roof
Loads

How to calculate the wind load of a pitched roof

February 28, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022As in the previous articles, we are calculating the wind load according to EN 1991-1-4:2005. This time: The wind load of pitched roofs, as it is the case for most family…

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How to calculate the wind loads of a flat roof
Loads

How to calculate the wind loads of a flat roof

February 21, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022In this article we are going to calculate the wind load on flat roofs according to EN 1991-1-4:2005. As we already did for the wind load calculation of the walls/facades, we…

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Wind load calculation on walls
Loads

Wind load calculation on walls

February 14, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022In this article we are going to calculate the wind load on vertical elements like walls and facades according to EN 1991-1-4:2005. We like to explain it with examples. This time,…

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How to calculate the peak velocity pressure $q_{p}$
Loads

How to calculate the peak velocity pressure $q_{p}$

February 10, 2022November 20, 2022

Last updated: November 20th, 2022Before we start calculating anything, let’s start with the question: What do we need the peak velocity pressure for? The value of the peak velocity pressure includes many parameters about the…

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How to calculate the snow load of a pitched roof
Loads

How to calculate the snow load of a pitched roof

February 7, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022In this blog post we will show how the characteristic snow load of a pitched roof is calculated according to Eurocode. Pitched roofs are for example purlin, rafter or collar beam…

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Snow load calculation of a flat roof according to Eurocode
Loads

How To Calculate The Snow Load Of A Flat Roof

January 31, 2022March 27, 2023

The snow load is a crucial parameter in every structural design. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show how to calculate the snow load for flat roofs.

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Wood timber beam design Bending moment shear and deformation verification kmod strength
Structural Design

How to calculate timber Beam Sizes

January 24, 2022November 8, 2022

Last updated: November 8th, 2022  After we have covered all the basics that we need, we can finally dimension a timber beam. If you haven’t read the posts about Statical systems of timber roofs, Loads…

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Eurocode load combinations
Loads

What are Load Combinations and how to calculate them?

January 17, 2022February 15, 2023

Learn the basics of load combinations and how they are used in structural engineering to ensure the strength and safety of a building or structure. Discover the different types of loads considered, common load combinations, and their impact on the structural design.

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Loads on roof structures dead load snow load wind load live load and seismic load load distribution and direction
Loads

Loads on roof structures

January 10, 2022December 31, 2022

Learn what loads act on roofs, how to calculate them & how they are applied on the structure (Dead load, wind load + 3more).

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Different static systems of timber roofs rafter purlin collar beam truss flat roof wood
Structural Design | Uncategorized

The statical systems of 5 common timber roofs in Europe

January 3, 2022November 14, 2022

Last updated: November 14th, 2022I don’t know about you … 🤔 … but I have often had problems getting started with a structural design in university because the statical systems were poorly described or not…

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