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2022-08-20
Section Design Rules of Thumb
A few typical rules for the sizing of key elements in different materials, including steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
Last Updated: 2026/01/24

2022-08-20
Material Properties of Steel
An overview of the mechanical and chemical material properties for steel.
Last Updated: 2026/01/22

2022-08-20
Differences between Wind and Seismic Loading
Fundamental differences between wind and seismic loading, and the significance for building design. Typical damping ratios and criteria.
Last Updated: 2026/01/20

2022-09-10
What are Floor Vibrations? Significance, Analysis and Criteria.
A general introduction to floor vibration, its significance, how to estimate the vibration frequency of a floor system, analysis methods and criteria
Last Updated: 2026/01/24

2022-09-11
Wind Loads: Explained in 1-minute
Quickly calculate wind loads on buildings using pressure coefficients and the building area
Last Updated: 2026/01/25

2022-09-11
Seismic Loads: Explained in 1-minute
Seismic loads are caused by earthquake ground motion underneath buildings, and depend on the buildings mass and vibration characteristics.
Last Updated: 2026/01/25

2025-07-28
How to Size and Design a Pad Footing? Explained in 1-minute
Pad footing sizing and design based on the soil allowable bearing capacity, axial loads and moments from columns, and reinforcement design
Last Updated: 2026/01/27

2025-07-28
How to Calculate Pile Capacity in Cohesive Soils? Explained in 1-minute
A quick method to calculate pile capacities in cohesive soils such as clay, including end bearing (base) resistance and skin friction (shaft) resistance.
Last Updated: 2026/01/27