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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.
MasterSeries 2024 Webinar: Multi-Bay Portal Case Study & Key Updates for Steel & Wind Analysis
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If you're looking to expand your structural design skills and stay updated on the latest in steel and wind analysis, then you won’t want to miss our recent webinar showing MasterSeries 2024 and its updates with the Ballyreagh Workshop Steel Frame! This in-depth multi-bay portal frame case study webinar is packed with actionable insights and showcases new tools and enhancements designed specifically for structural engineers.
MasterSeries - Proud Sponsors of the IStructE NI Annual Dinner 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Heritage
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On 25 October 2024, the prestigious Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) Northern Ireland Annual Dinner will take place at the iconic Titanic Hotel, Belfast. MasterSeries is proud to be the sole sponsor of this highly anticipated event, celebrating structural engineering excellence. The evening promises to be an unforgettable gathering, hosted by BBC’s Karen Patterson and featuring entertainment from renowned comedian Neil Delamere.
MasterSeries proudly sponsors the IStructE Structural Awards 2024
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We are thrilled to announce that MasterSeries is a proud sponsor of the prestigious IStructE Structural Awards 2024.