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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: 2025/06/08

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: 2025/07/27

2022-09-10
Floor Vibration
A general introduction to floor vibration, its significance, how to estimate the vibration frequency of a floor system, analysis methods and criteria
Last Updated: 2025/07/28

2022-09-11
Wind Loads: Explained in 1-minute
Calculating wind loads on buildings using pressure coefficients and the building area
Last Updated: 2025/07/28

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: 2025/08/02