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Structural Engineering is one of the most important branches in the field of structural engineering. It involves a large number of processes and products that combine the main objective of safety with efficiency. Structural engineers are responsible for the analysis, design and implementation of civil and structural engineering solutions. They use a variety of tools and mathematical models to produce the best possible designs in order to meet the requirements of clients and other experts in the industry. In order to become a structural engineer in Melbourne, you need to have a master's degree qualification or the licence, which is equivalent to the Australian structural engineering qualification. The courses offered by engineering colleges in Melbourne include a broad range of subjects such as mathematics, physics, materials science and structural engineering.

Structural Engineering Victoria is one of the leading regulatory bodies in the state. This agency regulates all matters relating to structural engineering including training, standards and examinations, and certification. The majority of structural engineers in Melbourne are employed in the structural engineering industry.

There are many job opportunities available for structural engineers in Melbourne. All kinds of construction projects, such as buildings, dams, bridges and tunnels require the skills of structural engineers. Most structural engineering work will involve the use of computers. Computer numerical control (CNC) technology has made the process of structural engineering much more efficient, thus making it an attractive career option for many structural engineers.

The majority of structural engineering works will involve working with steel. Steel is generally used for structural purposes because of its excellent tensile strength, stiffness and ductility. There are many different types of structural engineering. The two most common structural engineering methods are the stress-spray method and the fatigue testing method. While stress-spray methods generally produce faster structures, fatigue testing methods can be used to make structures stronger.

In structural engineering, new building plans or modifications are made before actual construction takes place. During this time, the structural engineer is involved in many of the steps from concept to design and construction. One of the most popular structural engineering jobs in Melbourne is that of civil engineers, who design the systems that will be utilized by architects and engineers during construction.

Many of the large construction projects in Melbourne require the expertise of a structural engineer. These engineers are responsible for designing the systems that will be utilized by various contractors and builders to create the project. A structural engineer is also responsible for creating plans and layouts for a building project. A good structural engineer should possess a wide knowledge in structural engineering, mathematics, computer numerical analysis, mechanical drafting, and structural plumbing. A great structural engineering job in Melbourne requires someone who is skilled at problem solving and enjoys using innovative visualization software.

There are many sub-specialties which fall under the realm of structural engineering in Melbourne. These include systems design and integration, which include everything from mechanical drafting and system modeling to simulation of complex structures. Structural engineers are also responsible for designing the structural aspects of the project itself, as well as performing all the necessary tests. They are also responsible for the excavation and foundation phases of a project.

All in all, structural engineering in Melbourne involves a variety of different fields and skills. Many structural engineering jobs in Melbourne are available with a variety of different architectural firms and construction companies. It is possible to work as a structural engineer for either one firm or several firms. The primary responsibilities of a structural engineer include the planning and design of structures, which can take many forms from simple homes and skyscrapers to modern stadiums and other high-rise structures. The primary responsibilities of a structural engineer do not end in designing buildings; they can also be involved in all the various phases of construction, as well as testing for quality and safety.

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civilarchitectconstruction · 6 years ago

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Populous, in conjunction with COX, was commissioned by the Victorian Government for the strategic master plan of Melbourne and Olympic Parks for the Australian Open. The master plan and associated business case looked at the long-term security of the Australian Open as one of four Grand Slams. This policy is in keeping with the Victorian State Governments objective of maintaining Melbourne as the premier sporting city in Australia and one of the leading global event cities. Image Courtesy: COX & Populous Architects. @coxarchitecture @wearepopulous #civil #structures #renovation #architecture #engineering #design #innovation #concept #art #construction #technology #engineers #contractors #architects #landscape #facade #constructiontechniques #interiordesign #architecturephotography #cityscape #arquitectura #sustainability #masterplan (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwAYk8lYl6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=93yb5q06q0uo

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architectnews · 4 years ago

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Malvern Garden House in Melbourne

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Malvern Garden House in Melbourne, Vic

7 Sep 2020

Malvern Garden House

Architecture & Interior Design: Taylor Knights

Location: Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Malvern Garden House is a highly-considered adaption of an existing 1930’s period home in a hilly suburban pocket, with a new pavilion embedded within the terraced garden to the rear. Most fundamentally, the design response seeks to actively reposition the home within its unique site, thereby strengthening and celebrating the bonds of the everyday architectural experience within its immediate, lived-in landscape.

Period homes are often typified by disparate, compartmentalised spaces, lacking vital connection to the outdoors. To this end, the original dwelling presented the familiar challenge of reworking a robust, but out-dated home, no longer conducive to the contemporary lifestyle and aspirations of its inhabitants. Keen to harness the unique external conditions, our approach focussed on the sensitive layering of re-orientated internal spaces within the existing and new floorplates, injecting natural light deep into the home, and contrasting expansive new views across the north-facing garden beyond with a series of sculptural, shrouded apertures.

The addition itself accommodates a new kitchen and dining space, bookending a sequence of dissolving thresholds into the new pavilion. The modest (and somewhat contextually atypical) addition is strategically embedded within the highest point of the site. The formal, yet immediately tactile use of concrete evokes a sense of permanence and creates a space of daily ritual and refuge. A ‘fourth terrace’ or sorts, the pavilion immediately takes cues from its context, supporting an unseen rooftop garden overhead, with vegetation spilling over a smooth concrete lip, echoing that of the garden retainers below. This roof garden, along with the significant thermal mass of the new addition actively provide warmth during the cooler winter months. The double-glazed threshold is purposefully set within the horizontal concrete forms, offering passive shading and highlighting the elegant cylindrical corner column which acts as a sundial throughout the year.

Essential to the project brief was to establish adaptable zoning that would nurture a young family, as well as provide comfortable accommodation for extended family. This is perhaps most simply conveyed through the diverse, yet equally-distributed arrangement of shared and secluded spaces across the shifting levels and their subsequent relationship within the ‘layered garden’ of the overall site.

We actively sought to identify typical motifs within the existing home from the outset, which have been reinterpreted holistically, forming both gestural and fine-grain guideposts throughout. Simply, the heritage stepped-brick detail is echoed in the concrete corbelling, anchoring the new addition into the earth. Similarly, the heritage panelwork within the entrance hall delicately traces throughout the existing interior spaces, forming a familiar datum that continues through into the new pavilion.

During the course of this project, we worked closely with a skilled team of contractors, consultants and tradespeople. The garden was expertly reimagined by Ben Scott Garden Design, incorporating the majestic established oak and elm trees as a backdrop for enriching outdoor spaces for play, produce and respite.

Key Challenges We wanted the new design to feel timeless, to be bold but not ostentatious, to feel like it immediately belonged to both the past and also the present.

The rear garden/site was terraced over three levels with the original building, lacking any real connection and appreciation for its context. Our challenge was to embed the architecture within the landscape to strengthen and celebrate its unification.

Solutions 1930’s Period home. They are often typified by disparate, compartmentalised spaces, lacking vital connection to the outdoors.

To this end, the original dwelling presented the familiar challenge of reworking a robust, but out-dated home, no longer conducive to the contemporary lifestyle and aspirations of its inhabitants.

Keen to harness the unique external conditions, our approach focussed on the sensitive layering of re-orientated internal spaces within the existing and new floorplates. Injecting natural light deep into the home, and contrasting expansive new views across the north-facing garden beyond with a series of sculptural, shrouded apertures.

We actively sought to identify typical motifs within the existing home. We then reinterpreted them, forming both gestural and fine-grain guideposts throughout. Simply put, heritage stepped-brick detail is echoed in the concrete corbelling, anchoring the new addition into the earth. Similarly, the heritage panel work within the entrance hall delicately traces throughout the existing interior spaces, forming a familiar datum that continues through into the new pavilion.

Use of concrete and materials selected in the addition Concrete provided the conceptual framework and structural integrity to enable the home to live long into the future The formal, yet immediately tactile use of concrete evokes a sense of permanence and creates a space of daily ritual and refuge.

The concrete creates a ‘fourth terrace’ or sorts, the pavilion immediately takes cues from its context, supporting an unseen rooftop garden overhead, with vegetation spilling over a smooth concrete lip, echoing that of the garden retainers below. The original building although outdated, told a story about craftsmanship, and history we wanted to keep. We wanted the new building to tell a new story about craftsmanship in the 21st century, without forgetting its predecessor.

How the house and addition connect with the garden The garden’s intent is to create a multiplicity of places and to define a process of identified uses that adds to the existing functions of a family home. Every element of the garden supports the principles of the architecture, that seek to provide flexible and adaptable spaces for the growing family, an animated and immersive garden experience that captures the wonder and imagination of an adult’s and a child’s mind, a garden that provides perspective through respite and the garden’s ability to respond to its micro climate, to connect itself to place and be an integral player in the local ecology.

The garden is characterised by 5 values reflected in several elements: ‘Playfulness and curiosity’ have been represented through the children’s garden and circulation of the garden; ‘Wellness’ expressed through the ability to connect with nature and grow produce; ‘Beauty’ through the verdant layered native and exotic plant palette which changes with the seasons; ‘Connection’ expressed through the retention and use of heritage materiality, century old trees that assumes a poetic value and working with the site’s existing topography; and ‘Sustainability’ via the thermal architectural benefits of a green roof and deciduous trees located around the north and western sides of the house.

How the landscape architect work within the boundaries of the architectural design The garden has a strong connection with the history of the site and its neighbouring context with use of sympathetic heritage materials; and the retention of three century old trees. The rear garden has been terraced over three levels, working with the natural topography and creating a multi-dimensional landscape that can be used both actively and passively by the young family. The divide between external and internal spaces has been blurred with the garden growing beside, over and around the new contemporary concrete pavilion structure. The house also orientates towards north, in order to control and maximise light and views.

Garden House in Malvern, Melbourne – Building Information

Architecture & Interior Design: Taylor Knights Civil & Structural Engineer: Co-Struct Landscape Design: Ben Scott Garden Design Builder: DIMPAT Joinery: Luna Joinery Building Surveyor: Fotia Group Landscaping: Greener Vision Steelwork: Tescher Forge Timber Furniture & Joinery: Made by Morgen

Project size: 550 sqm Site size: 928 sqm Completion date: 2019 Building levels: 2

Photography: Derek Swalwell

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Engineering Manager - Ports & Marine

We are currently working on behalf of the Port of Hastings Development Authority in recruiting a suitable Engineering Manager to work in a permanent and progressive position with a key strategic port in Victoria which is experiencing long-term growth and potential.

Working at the Port of Hastings will allow an Engineering Manager to take on various activities as a Senior Civil Project Manager throughout a range of capital works and civil/structural engineering projects while following a high-value asset management plan.

This is a client-side opportunity to be part of a 30-year plan and develop key port infrastructure in a civil/structural engineering and construction environment.

The Role & Responsibilities:

The position of Engineering Manager will require coordination and stakeholder engagement ability across a complex project environment while working to a framework and strategic asset management plan dedicated to pro-longing the life of a mid to end of lifecycle asset.

The Port of Hastings is looking for a reliable, experienced and autonomous Engineering Manager who can provide clear evidence of success in a technical Project Management role, with a background in coordination and across a Port & Marine engineering environment.

Reporting directly to the CEO, key criteria and activities for the role of Engineering Manager will include;

Relevant degree qualification in Civil, Marine or Structural Engineering

A proven background and ability in managing infrastructure engineering and construction projects from tender phase through to delivery and engagement of specialist stakeholders

High level of initiative and ability to work autonomously

Demonstrated asset management experience, or exposure to maintaining major assets in a civil/construction environment, ideally Ports or Marine projects

A strong understanding of local Victoria legislation and policy is highly desirable

Project background in managing specialist stakeholders such as design consultancies, environmental engineers and civil contractors

Problem-solving initiative and a sound ability to make judgments in a civil engineering project

Organised and proactive personality, enabling decisive action and strategic input to a fast-paced project portfolio

Reporting directly to the CEO and other managers or stakeholders as and when required

Assess tender documentation and write specifications with supervision of engineering contracts

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Undertake reviews of the Authority’s infrastructure assets on a 5-yearly basis, providing up-to-date reports to management and other stakeholders

This is a fantastic opportunity with flexible work benefits in a client-side management role offering long-term security in a challenging and progressive role.

The Port of Hastings has a set of clear goals and potential strategic influence to benefit a growth plan supporting Victoria’s population and local infrastructure developments.

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To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Oliver Thomson in our Melbourne office on 03 9623 6612.

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In this country, UN-style 'tolerance' laws are a national nightmare

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Everyone should be concerned over the growing discrimination, persecution and vilification of Christians which is occurring in Australia. Not only is the government failing to protect the human rights of Christians, but often it seems to be enabling discrimination and persecution through legislation and comments made by parliamentarians.

I believe we desperately need religious freedom provisions in the Australian Constitution to ensure that Christians are free to live out their beliefs safely and legally. The denial of religious freedom has always been a hallmark of totalitarian regimes; such oppression is becoming common in many countries now under the guise of anti discrimination laws. This has no place in a free country.

Allow me to document this controversial assertion.

As predicted, the debate regarding the redefinition of marriage has, as some predicted, unleashed a tide of hatred and bigotry. However, overwhelmingly, this has been squarely aimed at Christians. Listed below are numerous occasions where Christians have been the target of unwarranted discrimination, persecution and vilification. Hardly any of those people who vilified, harassed and assaulted Christians experienced any detrimental legal or social consequences for it. Most of them remain in positions of authority and influence.

The opposition leader, Mr Bill Shorten, described traditional marriage supporters (most of whom are Christians) as ‘haters coming out from under a rock’.

Two commercial television stations and SBS banned an advertisement backing traditional marriage.

A printer in Victoria, McPherson’s, refused to print a book arguing against same sex marriage.

A meeting at the Mercure Hotel of four Christian groups had to be cancelled due to physical threats by gay activists.

Greens MP Adam Bandt described three politicians opposing gay marriage as ‘bigots scraping the bottom of the barrel’.

Bernard Keane, political editor of Crikey, Called Lyle Shelton, of Australian Christian Lobby, ‘a nauseating piece of filth’, ‘a creep’, ‘a fact free hypocrite’ who was ‘obsessed with sex”.

Fairfax columnist John Birmingham described opponents of same sex marriage as ‘weirdos’, ‘a sweating pig circus of morons and bigots’, wanting to ‘mangulate their hate boners in the marriage equality plebiscite’.

A group of protesters vandalized Senator Cori Bernardi’s office and even menaced his childrens’ school.

UNSW lecturer in art and design, Simon Hunt, alias ‘Pauline Pantsdown’ organized a hate campaign to sabotage a Christian event at a Baptist Church in East Melbourne registering 54000 fake attendees using obscene, blasphemous and insulting language.

Professor Kuruvilla George, after signing a letter opposing same sex marriage, backed by significant evidence, ended up resigning from the equal opportunity board amid controversy over his views

Coopers Brewery was the subject of a boycott because it supported the Bible society and its beer was being consumed in an advertisement depicting Liberal MPs Tim Wilson and Andrew Hastie respectfully debating same sex marriage.

Margaret Court was vilified and harassed for expressing opposition to same sex marriage. Violent protesters disrupted a Liberal party function because she was a guest, spraying attendees with glitter and confetti. Even Margaret Court’s nephew, who runs the Margaret Court Academy, and the children attending the academy, have been targeted for abuse.

The Tasmanian anti discrimination Commission ruled that the Catholic church had a case to answer for distributing a booklet presenting the church’s teaching on same sex marriage.

The Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commission is now investigating Pastor Campbell Markham for his comments on same sex marriage.

Christian Charities were permitted to keep their board members’ names secret because of harassment of board members by same sex marriage advocates.

The abuse has intensified exponentially in recent weeks.

A mother who produced a video exposing what was taught to her children in ’Safe Schools’ but remaining anonymous for fear of violence, was ‘outed’ by Jo Hirst, who wrote material used in the program.

Darebin Council in Melbourne has stated they will allow ‘yes’ campaigners to use council facilities for free but barred ‘no’ campaigners. Council plans to issue a warning to churches not to campaign against same sex marriage.

A man was banned from Facebook for encouraging voters to register so they could vote ‘no’.

Australia Post has been pressured by gay activists and postal unions to block letters supporting the ‘no’ campaign.

The headquarters of the Australian Christian Lobby was egged

A group from the advertising industry has pledged not to work on the ‘No’ campaign

The airing of the first advertisement for the ‘no’ campaign resulted in false accusations that the advertisement was untrue, falsely being denounced as ‘rubbish’ by opposition leader Bill Shorten, and ‘patently ridiculous’ by Education Minister Simon Birmingham, both of whom, as defenders of the program, must have known what was in it. The women in the advertisement were ridiculed on ‘the Project’

They were threatened with death and Dr Pansy Lai was subjected to a petition demanding that her registration be reviewed

One of the mothers, Heidi McIvor, has had threats of ‘burning her church’

The women have been subject to media attacks, social media harassment, and having their names posted all over Facebook, and Dr Lai was threatened with violent protests at her surgery.

Packages containing white powder were sent to the Australian Christian Lobby

A seminar In Brisbane on the Safe School issue had to be cancelled because ‘yes’ protestors blocked the entrance to the building. Though the media falsely reported it as a ‘clash between rival groups’ the only violence was perpetrated by the ‘yes’ protesters, one of whom falsely alleged that cars had driven into the protesters

Activist Benjamin Law mused online about raping anti SSM parliamentarians.

Vote No campaigners at the University of Sydney were shouted down, violently attacked and had their tables overturned and the food they were offering thrown at them

A small business owner, Madlin Sims, sacked a contractor for posting ‘It’s OK to vote no’ on her Facebook page

A skywriter who was contracted to write ‘vote no’ in skywriting has been targeted for abuse, and the crowdfunding raised to pay for it has been withheld unless the person commissioning it reveals their name and address, despite not being legally required to do so.

The debate regarding the ‘safe schools’ program is another debate which has resulted in the vilification of Christians, and many false accusations against them which also go legally unchallenged.

ACT Christian Democratic Party members had their anti ‘safe schools’ posters torn up, burnt and defaced with ‘All bigots must die’. One of the perpetrators, Michael Dencio, posted his action on social media but does not seem to have been charged.

Christians objecting to the program have been blamed for an increase in suicides among gay youth.

A 15 year old Christian girl had to change schools after being ostracized, and hearing other students say ‘I hate Christians’. Her family is struggling financially with the cost.

Tracie Aylmer, of The Australian Independent Media Network described Sophie York, of the Marriage Alliance as a ‘crackpot who wants to put those being bullied at risk’.

Christians have also been targeted by government legislation restricting their freedom of speech and conscience in the regard to abortion.

Victorian law denies Christian health professionals the right to refuse to participate in performing or arranging abortions. Dr Mark Hobart was investigated by the Medical Board of Victoria for refusing a sex selection abortion at 19 weeks gestation.

Tasmania has enacted similar legislation.

Christians protesting against abortion face restrictions and exclusion zones in both Tasmania and Victoria.

Christians appear to be virtually the only group subject to such infringements of their civil liberties.

The media has been involved in portraying Christians in a negative way, inconsistent with the facts. The tactic of systematically portraying a group in a falsely negative light, was a tactic used by Adolf Hitler, who used both documentary and films to incite hatred against Jews.

The ABC falsely portrayed evangelical Christians as the most likely domestic violence perpetrators, though in fact they are the least likely. None of the other, higher incidence groups were targeted.

SBS are currently screening “The Handmaid’s Tale” which depicts a Christian run dystopia which bears no resemblance to real Christian belief or practice.

The ABC on its Q&A program pitted Fred Nile against five panelists who were hostile to his position, along with a generally hostile audience.

When MP George Christensen quoted from the work of Garry Dowsett, there was a storm of media protest about George Christensen, but no outrage at the clear advocacy of pedophilia in Mr Dowsett’s writings.

Christians have also been subject to physical violence.

Sutherland Shire Council deputy mayor has been approached on four occasions by Christians who have been physically assaulted and abused on trains by Arabic speaking gangs for wearing a cross. Worse still, one of the victims reported uniformed transport officers watching the attack without taking action.

The headquarters of the Australian Christian Lobby was car bombed by a gay activist.

Sadly Australian governments and Anti discrimination Boards and Commissions have been among the worst offenders in discriminating against and persecuting Christians. This has occurred firstly by the enactment of laws that deny Christians the religious freedom enshrined in the UN declaration of Human Rights, and secondly by acting contrary to laws that should support religious freedom. Anti discrimination laws appear to confer on some people rights not available to others. Christians appear to be uniquely vulnerable, both in lacking robust legal rights to freedom of conscience, freedom of expression and freedom of religion, and, where the laws appear to grant some of these rights, those charged with enforcing the law often refuse to do so.

The NSW Anti-Discrimination Board accepted multiple complaints from one serial activist against Bernard Gaynor, despite the fact that Bernard Gaynor is a resident of QLD, where the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board does not have jurisdiction. The complaints have been uncritically accepted, including complaints that are clearly vexatious. The Board did not comply with its own rules for the investigation of complaints, and ignored the vicious harassment, threats and vilification perpetrated by the complainant. In a process, which is in itself a punishment, Mr Gaynor, who has not been found guilty of anything, has incurred $200,000 defending himself.

When Garry Burns, the complainant, offered Mr Gaynor’s address to the Islamic Council with an accusation that he was inciting hatred against Muslims, it resulted in Mr Gaynor having to move for the safety of his family, but the NSW and QLD police refused to take any action despite a clear breach of the law.

QLD police arrested street preachers on the Gold Coast despite the preachers having all the required permits. This occurred on more than one occasion

A similar event occurred in Nambour

The QLD Government has instructed principals to take action against Christian students who talk about Jesus or give out Christmas cards

A South Australian council is considering banning groups which ‘are not gay and lesbian friendly’ from receiving Council grants

The Victorian Government attempted to restrict the ability of religious organizations to employ only people who share their beliefs.

The Australian Defense Forces drummed Bernard Gaynor out of the army for objecting to uniformed defense personnel marching in a political march, which has a record of insulting and vilifying Christians and which is characterized by public obscenity- the Gay MardiGras.

If LGBT people were treated as Christians are the outrage would be deafening. Christians are persecuted in over 100 countries of the world. They are discriminated against, robbed, fined, sacked, driven from their homes, imprisoned, raped, tortured and murdered. A Christian dies for their faith every 6 minutes. It is sad to know that our brothers and sisters are suffering so much, and to see our own country, knowing this, embrace the same hatred. Before deciding that Christians do not deserve protection because they challenge some of the ‘sacred cows’ of our culture, it would be wise to remember that no country which persecutes Christians for any length of time remains a good place for anyone else to live.

Every country which has legalized gay marriage has seen persecution and marginalization of Christians increase dramatically. Without robust religious freedom protections, this will certainly happen in Australia if gay marriage is legalized. Please act to protect freedom of speech, religion and conscience, without which no freedom is possible.

Dr Margaret Colwell is a doctor practicing in Sydney. This article by Dr Margaret Colwell was originally published on MercatorNet.com under a Creative Commons Licence. If you enjoyed this article, visit MercatorNet.com for more.

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