Structural Engineering, Interior Design and Conservation
Structural Design
We have invested in some new software to analyse and design complex connections and member shapes using IdeaStatiCa Connection. We have been using it to check some cantilever members of a canopy with the lower plate in compression with potential buckling. It has the potential to check any shape of connection.
There are many different types of surveys and investigations for buildings and the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has produced a useful document defining the different types. The term “structural survey” although widely used should be avoided as it is not well defined and can lead to confusion as to what is included or excluded. A link to the document is included below.
We have carried out the structural design of this contemporay extension to a property in Uley.
Architect: George King Architects
Further information can be found here.
Working with Able Canopies, we have recently completed some more projects for schools. These were Lexden Springs SEND Academy and Northstowe Education Campus.
We have been working on this contemporary make over of this house in Wotton under Edge. It has been a complete transformation of a house with extensions on three sides. There was a substantial part of the original rear wall removed to create a light filled room.
Designer: Oasys Property Solutions
Contractor: JAS Building Services
We have been working with Austin Design Works on this bespoke new build property for private clients. The property is named Mount Pleasant
The contractor was Stevenson Building Contractors Ltd.
Bespoke Shelter at Bournemouth University with a sloping roof cantilevering from a central frame.
Constructed and installed by Able Canopies, more information can be found at the link below.
https://www.ablecanopies.co.uk/i/dorset/bournemouth/bournemouth-university.html
We have been working with PN Architecture on a house extension in Wotton-under-Edge. This involved removing most of the ground floor walls of the kitchen and supporting the first floor on new steel beams and columns.
Completion (Photo by PN Architecture)
We have been analysing an old church roof prior to alterations. It has been modelled in 3d due to its complexity. Here are a few views of the frame and output.
Due to an expanding workload, we are recruiting a structural engineer. The candidate must have an interest in designing in all materials and exhibit an ability to think through a problem and determine an appropriate solution. This could be a graduate, chartered or senior engineer.
At our office in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire.
If you are interested in joining our team apply here.