Acoustics – When Buildings Fail

Acoustics – When Buildings Fail. Acoustics engineering is often referred to as “the dark art” by those in the design and build industry.

Management of Lifting Operations

Lifting operations are not limited to large cranes on construction sites, but can occur in a range of industries and activities.

The Science Behind Flooding Investigations

Approximately one in six UK properties is at risk of flooding, and the annual cost of flood-related insurance claims in the UK averages £200-300 million.

Investigations Into Ground Related Failures Part 1 – Ground Investigation Issues

The importance of a good desk study is exemplified by this case where a sinkhole opened up in the grounds of a school.

Warehouse Racking Collapses – Cause and Origin Investigation

There are a number of different factors that could result in a racking collapse. The cause might not be a single factor, but can be a number of combined factors which ultimately weaken the structure to a point where it collapses.

A Useful Result for Local Authorities

St Margaret’s Church in Uxbridge is suffering from decay of the stone walls some of which is serious. The church authorities were advised by their conservation experts that the cause of the decay was attack by salt overspill from the council’s winter road gritting program and as a result, the church brought proceedings against the council.