Part 1: The Myth of Spontaneous Human Combustion & The Science of Self-Heating
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Dr Andrew Moncrieff will look at the age‑old idea of spontaneous human combustion, and explore the reasons why a human body might suddenly burst into flames with no outside influences.
Structural Engineering Design
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In this webinar Civil Engineer, Jolyon Antill, demonstrates how deficient structural engineering design can result in damage to the property.
Ballastless Railway Track: A Smooth Ride Ahead
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Civil Engineer, Thomas Leyland, discusses the history, development and future of ballastless or slab railway track. The presentation will cover where and why it is used, recent increases in its use, and the potential results of this.
Root Causes for Cracks in Concrete
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In this webinar Civil Engineer, Yang Dang, explains causes for cracking in concrete and the resulting consequences.
If These Walls Could Talk: Understanding Historic Buildings
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In this presentation, Structural Engineer, Jamie Paterson, will review typical issues affecting historic buildings and the techniques that can be used to investigate them.
Manufacturers’ Advice: Is it Robust Enough to Rely on?
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Forensic Architect, Margaret Wright, discusses potential risks of seeking advice from manufacturers about their products when developing designs for buildings.
Bolted Steel Connections in Fires
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In this webinar, Dr Andrew Foster explores the fundamental ways in which bolted connections can fail and some of the options available to achieve better performance.
Singapore Evening Drinks Reception
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Hawkins are delighted to invite our clients and colleagues to our Evening Drinks Reception in the Gilmour Room, Singapore Cricket Club
Dubai Evening Reception 2024
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Hawkins are delighted to invite our clients and colleagues to our Evening Reception at Hunter & Barrel Emirates Hills
Hawkins Hong Kong Evening Drinks Reception
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Hawkins are delighted to invite our clients and colleagues to our Evening Drinks Reception at Frites in Quarry Bay.