HOW DOES A MODERN BRACING SYSTEM WORK WITH PARTITION WALLS DURING A SEISMIC EVENT
When you consider the forces in action during an earthquake, and the resulting…
SEISMIC BRACING OF SUSPENDED CEILINGS: 3 COMMON METHODS
When it comes to designing suspended ceilings to withstand seismic loads, there…
MAKING SENSE OF PRODUCER STATEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
PS1, CM4, RFIs and CANs… the terminology used by engineers for consents can…
WHAT ARCHITECTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PERIMETER DESIGN
It’s not uncommon for an architect to standardise all of their perimeter…
REMEDIATION OPTIONS FOR STORAGE RACKING ON WEAK SLABS
The concrete slab and fill is an important part of the pallet racking seismic…
IF I HAVE A PS4, DO I NEED TO DO MY OWN QUALITY CONTROL?
If I have a PS4, do I need to do my own quality control? This question is one…
OVERVIEW OF THE NEW SUSPENDED CEILINGS STANDARD - AS/NZS 2785:2020
The new 2020 Suspended Ceilings - Design and Installation Standard has been…
'HOW TO' GUIDE ON SEISMIC COMPLIANCE
Our seismic engineering specialists, share their thoughts on the drivers…
Insurance and exposure of earthquakes in Australia and New Zealand: Brevity's response to the ABCB Guidance Document.
Recently, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) released a guidance…
HOW 3D TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING THE GAME FOR ENGINEERING
Brevity is always researching and exploring the latest technology trends and…