I do not necessarily agree with scheme design. Ground bearing slabs are generally less thick and less carbon intensive than the suspended slab which is generally thicker....

Hi, just to clarify I think there is no difference to bearing capacity for cohesive soils between dry and wet. The allowable bearing capacity for cohesive soils is always 2C regardless

Can you please upload part 2 of this question I would really appreciate it as a graduate 🙏 Thanks for the very informative video :)

Hi Alex. Could you do a video and share your ideas for the questions of March 2022? I find those questions rly challenging and I even got completely no clues for Q4! 😂 Thank you!

Hi Alex, great answers and very useful content. I would also recommend reading the Examiners report for each question. I think your assumption that the columns cannot be used creates unnecessary constraints for yourself, and misses the opportunity to re-use existing structure that is capable of supporting the loads. A load balance exercise can validate this.

Please continue with such videos, they are very insightful! Could you also include your calculations in future videos?

Youve done this on the computer, but in the exam you have to hand sketch your concepts isnt it?

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This was so helpful thanks Alex!

Hi Alex, great vids on the exam! How do you get access to the istructe past papers? And I would also like it if you could try the 2nd question of this paper, the long span new build with a shooting range. Thanks

Hi Alex, been watching your content and I must say its quite helpful. I hope to sit the IStructE exam in future, as i am still growing as a graduate structural engineer. Just a question though, do you know of any short courses on Structural Engineering to Eurocodes to boost capacity that are offered in the UK? Thanks.

Good luck in the exam tomorrow!

Hello, I have been trying to study for this exam, what are the best books to properly prepare you for this exam ?

This video is invaluable. Thank you so much for putting this up.

Hi Alex, thanks for showing us your approach. I have a few questions, on point 5 of the requirements it says the atrium/staircase/lift areas should be clear of Structures. Isn't this implying that we cannot use these areas for shear walls/ or Structural elements for stability? Other question is should we not assume that we cannot have columns in the corridors? Next one, any thoughts on how part 1b, on how to reduce materials even though ur concepts are both consodering this point? I appreciate your thoughts on this.

Sir, you try 2024 question 2? many thanks

for scheme 1, column spacing on L8 less than 6m (5.5m) as client req'd? is this ok?

Can you do Q2 please 🙏🏼

Hi Alex, You got the retaining walls on the edges wrong, they should be on the sides of the lower hall not the upper hall (just the first bay from the entire lenght). Think about the ground profile, you need retaining wall on the sides to create the lower hall space.

Why didnt you add Beams in first scheme? Is there a reason to avoid beams and to go for PT floors? and where to use the data for wind loads? Any calculations for that we have to add in the scheme?

Hi Alex, you work in Aus? Just wondering why you took MIstructE exam as in Aus you only need CPEng from Engineers Australia right ?

Hi, can we have a chat over the phone plz? I have got some questions as I am preparing as well. It will be much appreciated. Thanks

Does anybody have the second part of this question? 2c and d? Or knows how it is solved? I am in urgent need of it

Thanks for contribution. hope we can have more before the upcoming exam on next January.

A true man of his word

Thank you so much Alex, keep up the well presented vids!!

very insightful and knowledge bearing video. Could you please run through question 5 in the IstructE exam 2023 as this is one of that I am finding slightly challenging?

I agree, total height of building not given therefore structural zones for each floor are not constrained. Maybe they are expecting the appraisal to consider how overall floor depth will influence the overall height and cost of the building? Also, would have thought you do have some torsion in the stability system when considering wind acting on the short sides of the building as north elevation braced while south elevation isn't.

Thanks for the video. Actually, I find the glazing constraint in elevations vague. For example, when the elevation is 50% glazed, What does that mean, and how does it affect the choice of columns and braces ?

Thanks for the podcast, it is very helpful. I am waiting for more. Would you be able to advice what books are best to read before the exam (in reference to foundation design)?

What program did you use to draw your concept schemes?

please make more of these videos. i am also considering to take the istructe exam

your scheme 2 seems violated the client‘s req.. Your set back of steel columns in typical floor to cater the roof are actually considered Internal columns （8nos）. And you didnt really show how you cater the set back of building envelope at G/F in both schemes. RC Scheme 1: same grid, mega cantilever transfer beam at 1F, 5.5m cantilever beams at R/f. Steel composite Scheme 2: I did this with 2 mega upstand trusses (1.5m depth) extended from the core at above roof to support 2 hanger columns at the 2 corners that terminated at 1/F. The 2 m setback was catered with transfer beams at 8F. The column grid was similar to yrs tho 2m cantilever + 6m + 7m at the 2 wings, and kept 7.5m x2 ard the core. No internal columns were provided, largest grid 15mx7m. Foundation: Friction large diameter bored piles in clay Just a sharing, I passed this way. Anyways, your channel will be a very helpful tools to all candidates, at least they could have a reference when doing their revision. Thanks for your effort!

I am one of the candidate in this exam and try to do this question during exam. After listening your explanation, I am thinking how to deal with the 7.5m set back with a transfer element. The only scheme that I can come up with is cantiliever transfer beam, but the moment would be so great. Eventually, the beam cannot be designed.

Make this a series. Considering the lack of content on these. Thanks

for writing schemes, do you know if they provide A4 sheets or A3? I thought A3 sheets were for part 2 calculations only.

Very helpful video mate. I’m feeling more confident already. Can you make some more?