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Ronan Point’s partial collapse was a turning point for the industry as it brought disproportionate collapse and the need for redundancy to the picture. Built using the Large Panel System (LPS), Ronan ...

18 Mar 202426min

The Vajont dam disaster is one of Italy’s worst disasters. Dams provide critical water supply and renewable energy, but can cause catastrophic loss when they fail. This dam disaster is peculiar as the...

1 Mar 202437min

Form is influenced by function, forces, and therefore the material which makes that form matters! Today we discuss the different types of materials typically used in construction, their properties, an...

13 Feb 202437min

What does a structure’s form/shape have to do with its efficiency in carrying load? Find out in this episode and get to hear of Ellie’s love for curves and arches...again! Let us know what you think. ...

4 Feb 202425min

What is a force? Why are forces so important? In the Structural Behaviour series, we will discuss fundamental principles and concepts underpinning structural behaviour. Join us in this episode as we ...

29 Jan 202420min

The career corner series is all about platforming educational and career development resources, tips, and experience.  In this episode, we share our tips on choosing the right course and university to...

22 Jan 202430min

We kick off our 'Learning from failure' series with the prominent Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The bridge was nicknamed 'Galloping Gertie' due to its torsional vibration deformation induced by wind. We cove...

7 Des 202329min

Welcome to SPAN! In this Episode, we (Janet and Ellie) introduce ourselves with the help of some cheesy structural engineering themed ice breakers, share our career paths to date, and the content you ...

14 Nov 202358min