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.
Warren Truss: What is it? And How to Calculate it?
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.
11 Types of Trusses [The MOST Used]
Trusses are commonly used as roof or bridge structures. But there are so many different types. Read more to pick the right type.
Scaniverse Review: Free 3D Laser Scans with Your iPhone
In this guide, we walk you through how to make your first 3D scan with your iPhone, step-by-step.
12 Types of Columns in Buildings [The MOST Used]
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.
What Is a Beam? And 7 Types of Beams
Learn about what a beam is and what 7 different types of beams are used (2 examples: simply supported and cantilever beam)
Types of Loads on Beams [Full Guide]
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.
Steel Beam Design – A Step-By-Step Guide
Check out this guide to learn how to design steel beams for bending, shear, buckling and deflection.
Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 – Notes & Thoughts
Book review from a structural engineer: This book is the best timber design guide for Eurocode. Read my notes and thoughts of the book.
The 7 Types of Loads on Structures & Buildings (Practical Guide)
Learn what loads act on structures and buildings and how to apply them (Dead, snow, live load + 4 more).
Dead Load – What is It and How to Calculate It?
Learn how to apply the dead load, for what elements you calculate the dead load & what units are used.
Steel Column Design – Complete Guide (2023)
Learn How to Verify Steel Column Cross-Sections for Compression and Buckling.
Live load – all you need to know
Read this guide to understand what the live load is and how to use it in structural calculations.
15+ Windows Shortcuts that Boost Your Productivity as Engineer (2023)
Use those 15 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts to boost your Engineering, Architecture and University Productivity.
5+ Best Notion Features for Engineers, Architects & Students (2023)
Learn how to use Notion in your Engineering and Architecture Workflows.
13 Beam Deflection Formulas
The easiest and most important beam deflection formulas for your structural design.
Supports: Different Types & How To Calculate Their Reactions
A Step-By-Step Guide Showing All Types of Supports and How To Calculate Reaction forces.
Rigid Frame Structure: Moment formulas – Different loads
Rigid frame: Quick overview of reaction force formulas and moment diagrams for frames due to different loading scenarios.
Internal forces: Examples & Sign Convention
Internal forces: A quick guide on how to calculate Moments, Shear & Normal forces.
Two-hinge frame structure: Reaction force formulas – Different loads
2-hinge frame: Quick overview of reaction force formulas and moment diagrams for frames due to different loading scenarios.
Statically Determinate & Indeterminate Structures
Learn About The Difference Of Statically Determinate & Indeterminate Structures And How To Calculate The Degree Of Indeterminacy.
4 Span Continuous Beam – Moment and shear force formulas – Different loads
4 span continuous beam: Quick overview of the bending moment, shear and reaction force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.
3 Span Continuous Beam – Moment and shear force formulas – Different loads
3 span continuous beam: Quick overview of the bending moment, shear and reaction force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.
2 Span Continuous Beam – Moment and shear force formulas due to different loads
2 span continuous beam: Quick overview of the bending moment, shear and reaction force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.
Getting started with LaTeX in 2023 – 13 beginner tips
LaTeX beginner guide. 13 tips on how to get started the easy way.
Beam – Fixed and roller support -Moment and shear force formulas due to different loads
Beam with fixed and roller support: Quick overview of the bending moment and shear force formulas due to different loading scenarios.
Getting started with SMath Studio – 9 beginner tips
9 beginner tips on how to get started with SMath.
Cantilever beam: Moment and shear force formulas due to different loads
Cantilever beam: Quick overview of the bending moment and shear force formulas for beams due to different loading scenarios.
Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down (J. E. Gordon) – Notes & Thoughts
Notes & Thoughts on a book explaining the basic principle of structural engineering.
Moment and shear force formulas for simply supported beam due to different loads
Quick overview of the bending moment and shear force formulas for simply supported beams due to different loading scenarios.
Cross-sectional Area formulas for different shapes and sections
Overview of the Cross-sectional area formulas for the most common shapes and sections.
Section modulus formulas for different shapes
Overview of the Section modulus formulas for the most common shapes and sections.
Moment of inertia formulas for different shapes
Overview Of Moment Of Inertia Formulas For The Most Common Shapes And Cross-Sections.
Dotbim: Export a 3D model from Grasshopper as .bim format
Learn How To Export Your First .bim File And Visualize It on your blog.
Arch – Moment and axial force calculation due to Line dead load
Guide On How To Calculate The Moment & Normal Force Of An Arch Due To A Line Load.
Arch structure: Bending moment, normal and Shear force calculation due to a point load (Complete guide)
Step-By-Step Guide On How To Calculate Moments, Shear & Normal Forces Of Arches.
Simply supported beam: Moment and Shear hand calculation
Step-by-step hand calculation of Moments and Shear force of Simply Supported Beam.
Cantilever beam – Moments and Forces (Handcalculation)
Moment & shear force calculation of a cantilever beam due to different loads.
Timber flat roof beam design – Structural calculation and dimensioning
A step-by-step guide on how to design & calculate a flat wood roof.
Timber truss roof design: A structural guide
A step-by-step guide on how to calculate & design a wood truss roof.
Timber Rafter roof design: Complete guide of structural calculations
Step-by-step guide on how to design & dimension the wood rafters of a rafter roof.
Collar beam design: Structural calculation of a timber roof
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…
Wind load calculation on an arched roof (Example)
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…
Steel to Timber connection – Beam to beam – An example of a flat roof connection
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…
Timber column design: An example of a highrise building column
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…
Timber Purlin roof design – Complete guide
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…….
How to dimension rafters of purlin roofs?
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…
How to calculate the wind load of a pitched roof
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…
How to calculate the wind loads of a flat roof
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…
Wind load calculation on walls
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,…
How to calculate the peak velocity pressure $q_{p}$
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…
How to calculate the snow load of a pitched roof
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…
How To Calculate The Snow Load Of A Flat Roof
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.
How to calculate timber Beam Sizes
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…
What are Load Combinations and how to calculate them?
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.
Loads on roof structures
Learn what loads act on roofs, how to calculate them & how they are applied on the structure (Dead load, wind load + 3more).
The statical systems of 5 common timber roofs in Europe
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…