Learn why concrete creep causes deflections to triple over time and how this affects high-rise construction schedules, form stripping, and long-term serviceability.
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A primer on Performance-Based Design (PBD), contrasting it with prescriptive methods and its relevance for structural engineers in Canada's seismic regions.
How to satisfy NBC 2020 serviceability checks—deflection, drift, creep, and vibration—so your designs feel as good as they are strong.
A look back at how structural design in the National Building Code of Canada has evolved. Understanding the shift to Limit States Design (LSD), changes in load factors, return periods, and the rationale behind them for Canadian engineers.
Practical guide to NBC 2020 load combinations covering the companion action principle, principal vs. companion loads, and special cases for Canadian engineers.
Understand NBC 2020 Importance Categories in Canada. Learn "post-disaster" building criteria, AHJ roles, and how Importance Factors (IE,IW,IS) affect your design.
I’m Arun Kishore, a Professional Engineer based in Vancouver, BC. I specialize in structural engineering for LNG facilities, civic water infrastructure, and advanced buildings - with a passion for automating the tedious stuff so engineers can focus on what matters.
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