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Replacing or Building a Post & Rail Retaining wall
On several recent engineering & building inspection I noticed a few retaining walls that needed attention so I was asked to provide illustrative engineering drawing and easy to follow details.Whether you intend to build it as a DIY project or get someone else in to do the job..it's always advisable to have a good idea of…
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How do you prepare for the spring storms?
Engineering simulations show that houses are most vunerable during severe storms at Balconies, Alfrecos,Verandahs ,etc wind can gust around your house https://plus.google.com/u/1/explore/WindRatingAEC These outdoors areas we enjoy the most but ironically we pay the least attention to structurally...LOL.. most alfrescos are…
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How to build a timber deck
A few members have asked specific questions about Timber Decks I hope these additional resources and tools provide useful information in your endeavour I can provide the following * A 3D Model that you can edit/modify as you wish in Sketchup (Free software) * A PDF of attached image with hyperlinks to the Bunnings price…
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How to build a loft
Lofts as an after thought can be expensive and difficult to install So I've included a simple lightweight steel (Cold Formed Section) staircase that the average DIYer should find relatively simple & cost effective to knock up with a basic tool set If you played with a mecanno set as a child 😄 then this is for you…
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Engineering Perfect Pizza
Here's the science behind Engineering data, proofs and Grilling perfect pizza Kettle BBQ Simulations (Multiphysics) courtesy Comsol
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Attaching Dimensions to projects with Bosch Rangefinder & App
Attaching accurate Measurements/Dimensions to a completed Project Via Bosch app which can Bluetooth the Info anyware to mobile devices Here's one of the finished Fence BIM Fence Model Happy with the Build accuracy...great Tool for Checking Dimensions Chris
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AEC BIM Prefab One stop Building Optimisation
Katerra Building raises $1 Billion in float, set to disrupt Residential and Commercial sectors with affordable housing
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New House Build-Concrete Footings
Siteworks and footings are the first stage of your build I thought I'd share some of the new building photos, data and processes Its great for linking in all the important info during your build A special thank you to Shouri and Barry the Builder for sharing If you require assistance post back or leave a PM Cheers Chris
