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MasterSeries Workshop: Multi-Storey Concrete Building Design with Finite Element Surfaces
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Join our Free MasterSeries Workshop! Discover how to efficiently design a multi-storey concrete building using finite element (FE) surfaces, concrete beams, and columns.
Celebrating MasterSeries Proficiency Certification Success at Queens University, Belfast
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We are delighted to celebrate the success of the students who recently achieved their MasterSeries Proficiency Certification following the completion of two in-depth workshops at Queen's University Belfast, and Competency Certification last semester. These sessions provided valuable hands-on experience, equipping students with the skills necessary to confidently apply structural analysis and design principles using industry-leading software.
MasterSeries Webinar: Best Practices for Modelling Reinforced Concrete Transfer Slabs to EC2
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In our latest MasterSeries webinar, IStructE Chartered Structural Engineer Patrick McGinley explores the essential publications, guidance, and techniques to accurately model and design reinforced concrete transfer slabs using MasterFrame: Finite Element Analysis and MasterKey: Concrete Slab Design.
MasterSeries 2024 Webinar: Reinforced Concrete Transfer Slabs – From Modelling to Design
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We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming MasterSeries webinar on Thursday, 27th February, where we’ll take a deep dive into reinforced concrete frames, transfer slab design and shear assessment using FEA modelling.
MasterSeries Service Update and Storm Éowyn
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In line with government guidelines issued for Storm Éowyn, we would like to make you aware of the following restrictions which may impact our ability to provide support during this period. Whilst all MasterSeries staff will be working from home, our staffing levels may be subject to power and internet access availability.
Holiday Closures / Season's Greetings from MasterSeries
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Our offices will close at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, 24th December, and reopen on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.
Ensuring a Safe Christmas Night - Seasonal Roof Loading: Structural Engineer's Duties
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As structural engineers, we ensure our structures are fit for purpose and ready to meet all challenges, including seasonal. This Christmas, let’s pause to reflect on a vital yet often overlooked design scenario: ensuring the safe access of Santa Claus, his sleigh, and his team of reindeer to rooftops worldwide. After all, without structurally sound roofs, Santa’s mission to deliver joy would quite literally collapse!
Lock in 2024 Pricing + Bonus Training! - End-of-Year Promotion
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Prices are rising on January 1, 2025 - take advantage of 2024 rates while you still can!
Celebrating Excellence at the IStructE Structural Awards 2024
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We were delighted to attend this year’s IStructE Structural Awards, a truly inspiring evening celebrating the finest achievements in structural engineering.
Mastering Floor Vibrations: The Critical Role of Mode Shapes in Footfall Analysis
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Footfall analysis is essential in structural engineering because it assesses how a building or structure responds to vibrations caused by people walking or moving across floors, walkways, or other structural components. This is particularly critical in buildings with large open spaces, such as offices, shopping centres, stadiums, and footbridges, where the impact of foot traffic can lead to noticeable vibrations.