In this episode, we explore how modern tools are helping structural engineers resolve RFIs quickly—especially when it comes to retrofitting and site modifications. From last-minute changes in anchor layouts to non-standard base plate geometries and missing reinforcement, field conditions rarely match the original design. We unpack how IDEA StatiCa …

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of anchoring design, a critical yet often frustrating aspect of structural engineering. Whether dealing with anchors near concrete edges, force transfer through shear lugs, or optimizing base plate connections, traditional design methods often lead to conservative assumptions, excessive reinforcement, an…

In this episode, we explore the structural complexities behind the Opportunity Pavilion, a striking canopy structure from Expo 2020 Dubai. Designed to symbolize collaboration and innovation, this steel canopy faced unique engineering challenges, particularly in the behavior of its shear connections under bending moments—a factor often overlooked in…