by Robert S | Aug 8, 2021 | Structural Engineer
Structural engineers are constantly having to consider what loads will be in action, and how structures can be made to withstand these loads. A load can be defined as a force that a building or structure must be able to resist. Building loads must be a primary...
by Robert S | Aug 3, 2021 | Structural Engineer
The purpose of foundations is to provide the necessary support for structures, providing resistance to the loads that act on them. Foundations function as structural systems, transferring loads to the soil under them, offering stability and resistance to the loads....
by Robert S | Jun 14, 2021 | Structural Engineer
You may know them as either tensions traps or bat straps. Whatever you know them as, they are necessary for the restraint of floor and roof structures to walls. This is usually to stop bulging or cracking of walls, with the most common cause being repeated wind...
by Robert S | Jun 12, 2021 | Structural Engineer
Simplify Engineering are delighted to announce our civil and structural design contract for a spectacular eco-home. It will overlook the picturesque Pitsford Water in Northamptonshire. Pitsford Water is a truly breathtaking site nestled in rural Northamptonshire. As...
by Robert S | May 6, 2021 | Structural Engineer
Noticing your walls bowing or bulging is the first sign that you need to get the underlying problem resolved. The problem is that there are many possible causes for walls bowing or bulging, so it is best to get the advice of a structural engineer. A professional...
by Robert S | Apr 20, 2021 | Structural Engineer
Most of us will have found cracks in the brickwork or concrete walls of our house at some point. In older houses, it is expected that there will be some small cracks here and there. But it is still very necessary to understand exactly which kind of cracks are...
