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The spinning object should apply a torque on to the suppoting element I would have thought? which is best represented using a bending moment, where we know the direction of the loading...rotational mass does not seem to indiciate the direction...

Hi Everyone, I have a simple question on modelling of rotational mass in a structural model (with kg x m2 units) . I have just come across a model with rotational mass inputted in to certian nodes. I understand the need for nodal mass modelling (at a fundamental level) as this will effect...

@thomas - thanks for that explanation, you have put me in the right direction, cheers!

@SWComposites - I have contacted them, but I have not been able to get through to the hiring technical manager via HR thus far...whilst I wait, I thought I will seek other engineer's opinion.

Hi All, I will be moving to the UK shortly to start working as a Bridge Engineer for a consultancy where I am expected to do load ratings and bridge/gantry rehabilitation works. My previous/current experience has been in New Zealand and Australia. Can I check what documents I need to be...

Hi Guys thank you very much for the input, and Dik I am going to install Smath and have a look at what you did. I have never used Smath before.

Thanks Dik, for your input, I am still missing the vital bit I need to get the section modulus. I may have to go for the old method of picking Ixx / distance from centroid to extreme comrpession/tension fiber, <- and guess the extreme points

Hi all, I have a simple mechanics of solids type question which I have been googling, but I have not been able to find an answer. I have an irregular shaped section with bending moments imposed about its X axis as shown below. The centroid of the shape coincide with the x=0 aand y = 0 of...

Thank you for that explanation, so if this was a traditional upside down T type retaining wall with heel and toe, I am better off using the kp for levlled ground. Where as for an embedded retaining wall, it is more appropriate to use Kp calculated using sloping ground , say in the case of...

Hi All, I am a structural engineer and I have a simple Geotech question. Where there is a ground slope on the active side of the retaining wall, that increase thee Ka value when using coloumb theory. But when the ground slope on the passive side is flat (horizontal), is it reasonable to also...

All, thank you for your response. I have some idea on it now! Cheers.

I have been trying to google this and I am getting some ideas, but if someone can explain this difference between coupled vs. uncoupled natural period in MDOF analysis for 3D models, that would be great. Just to add some context to this, I am trying to understand the seismic analysis of...

Ok it is clear that with two pin connections, it is statically indeterminate and as such, it is hard to solve by hand. So I can see as many suggest if one of the supports are rollers, then there is not going to be any horizontal reaction. But suppose in a real life situation, this is a...

Thanks all, this is just a hypothetical structure. I am not building this in real life. Just reading the Canadian building code, there was some mention about being extra careful with inclined members that carry gravity loads that may impose lateral loads at supports. I am just going back to...

All, Thanks for the answers, it is clearer now.

Hi All, I have a simple frame with the following loads and the support conditions. To solve the reactions manually, it is easy to get the vertical reactions by solving for moments equilibrium at the supports (to equal zero). What I don;t get is how to solve for the horizontal reactions of...

@Signious , yes it is a perfectly legal 2 year exchange visa (which allows employment in Canada) that was issued by the Canadian government. These visas are reciprocal between countries, meaning Canadians can come to my country with out a job and looking for work as well. My visa was not hard to...

Hey Guys, I have applied for 50+ consultancies in Toronto, but I did not get an interview yet. So as expected the market is tough. I am working night shifts doing a factory job to keep me going. I do not want to drop my career completely though and have a big gap in my CV. I am thinking of...

Thank you guys, it is a cultural shift for me. I am more used to the New Zealand and UK market where everything is done through recruiters. I don't think anyone over there gets directly hired by companies anymore. When in rome, do as the romans do right. I will give it my best shot. Thanks for...

Hi All, I have arrived in Toronto and I am currently seeking work. Can I ask: 1) What is the best way to search for work in Toronto? Is it to apply to companies directly or to apply to recruitment agencies? (and if so what is a good recruitment agency for structural engineers?) 2) Thanks for...