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Fire engineering for concrete structures
This blog post outlines the overall fire engineering approach and touches on some basic principles.
Si Shen
Dec 27, 20204 min read
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What structural engineers need to know about waterproofing membrane
the membrane is a delicate thing and requires a lot of careful detailing and handling.
Si Shen
Aug 26, 20201 min read
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Universal engineering principles
I believe it is essential for engineers to develop the habit of zooming out from their routine designs and re-think at a higher level of...
Si Shen
Dec 14, 20193 min read
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Stress concentration around openings
On many occasions, an opening needs to be created in a structure. This could be a tunnel from a station box, a cross passage tunnel from...
Si Shen
Jun 4, 20193 min read
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Shear (2) – Composite behaviour in tunnel lining
This blog is inspired by this article “Simulating composite behaviour in SCL tunnels with sprayed waterproofing membrane interface: A...
Si Shen
May 28, 20194 min read
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The Time-Space Effect
he concept of ‘Time-Space Effect’ is a theory specific to underground works in soft ground. It was popularised by researchers from China...
Si Shen
Oct 17, 20181 min read
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