News Type Structural
Industrial | Structural
What To Consider in the Selection of Pipe Supports
In any industrial setting where facilities need to include networks of pipes, pipe supports are also necessary to hold them safely in place. Pipe supports transmit the weight from the pipes onto surrounding structures. They account for the weight of the pipes themselves, their internal contents, and any parts attached to the pipes. By taking […]
Industrial | Structural
Common Retaining Wall Failures
In hilly areas, retaining walls are common sights because of how useful they are. These structures help to prevent earth from eroding off a slope and also allow for people to transform curved land into several levels of flat ground. Through retaining walls, property owners can prevent unwanted changes to their landscape and better utilize […]
Marine | Residential | Structural
Considerations for Floating Boat Dock Design
Many times, we think of the ability to float as a characteristic reserved solely for moving vessels in the water or small objects. But you can also design dock structures that float on top of the water’s surface instead of setting them firmly into the ground. This style of dock can be advantageous because it […]
Marine | Structural
The Different Types of Groynes
Groynes are human-made structures that protrude perpendicularly from coastal shorelines. Their purpose is to disrupt the natural flow of water and prevent sediment from moving away from the area. Put more simply: they serve to limit erosion. Engineers may design them to act alone or together with other protective structures, such as retaining walls, which […]
Commercial | Marine | Structural
Design Criteria for Boat Ramps
Since people move their boats to and from their homes on trailers that they pull with land-based vehicles, they need a way to lower their boats into the water and lift them back up. It would be impractical to expect people to simply carry their boats from the trailers to the water themselves. This is […]
Marine | Structural
What You Should Know About Dock Maintenance
You need a dock to provide a place for boats to stop without drifting out into the water. You may also use it as a place to walk, sit, and fish from. Since the dock provides so many significant functions, you should make sure that you keep it in good condition. Otherwise, it might become […]
