Steel design articles
Plain guides to steel structures from our engineering team.
Bracing in Steel Structures: Types and How to Choose
What bracing does in a steel structure, the main types from X to eccentric bracing, how warehouses are braced, and the key design checks.
Earthquake Resistant Building Design: The Principles Engineers Use
How earthquake resistant buildings are designed: the core principles, the main lateral systems, why steel performs well, and what applies in the UAE.
Steel Framed Structures: Types, Parts and Where They Work Best
What a steel framed structure is, its parts, the main frame types and what to plan for when building one in the UAE climate.
Steel Structure Staircase Design: Types, Parts and Key Checks
Steel staircase types from straight flights to helical stairs, their parts, and the design checks for strength, vibration and connections.
Types of Connection in Steel Structures
The main types of steel connections: simple and moment, bolted and welded, from fin plates to end plates and base plates, and how they are designed.