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The projects you work on build our communities – which is why our focus is on helping you deliver them safely, cost-effectively and in new ways.
This requires out of the box thinking, and a fresh perspective – a place where our advanced welding and specialist structural engineers come into play and make a real difference.
With specialists in finite element analysis, design engineering, seismic engineering and more, we believe our technical expertise and focus to drive the uptake of construction 4.0 and sustainable structures makes us an ideal partner for your projects. We’re excited to work with you today, so together we can create solutions that secure a better tomorrow.
Our services
Structural systems
Supporting industry with innovative structural solutions.
Our structural systems consultancy focuses on optimising design, performance, and compliance, achieved through tailored services that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in your projects.
Structural design
From project inception to completion the one thing that you can’t afford to get wrong is the design of a structure. It’s a move that can cost a project in time and money through unwanted re-work. For us this means applying our scientific knowledge and research and development findings to solve your technical problems and optimise your approach.
Structural fire performance
The fire performance of structures is an important health and safety metric that design engineers need to get right. Our expertise coupled with capability in sequentially coupled thermal-stress analyses ensures we’re able to predict temperatures and subsequently simulate structural performance in fire and use this data to improve the performance of your steel structures.
Siesmic design
We make steel structures safe in seismic events. Armed with our extensive and on-going seismic research findings, and access to large scale seismic testing for structural connections, we’re able to deliver a fully informed design approach with tailored solutions to your projects. Meeting each client’s challenges, timeframes and budgets confidently.
Low carbon design
We provide support and guidance in low carbon design. Through our holistic approach to design and construction we’re focused on transitioning the sector to a circular economy by making the right design decisions to not only reduce emissions within your structure today, but ensure your buildings and materials are part of an ongoing cycle that benefits future generations.
Contact:
Structural, seismic and low carbon design: Kaveh Andisheh, GM Structural Systems
Structural fire performance: Mayank Shrivastava, Structural Fire Engineer
Welding Seismic design: Hafez Taheri, Lead Research Engineer | Seismic Systems
Welding technology
Supporting industry with comprehensive welding solutions.
Our welding technology support is focused on optimising welding quality, efficiency and safety and are achieved through a range of services.
Review of welding procedures
Our experts evaluate the suitability of your welding methods for specific applications, enhancing both weld quality and production efficiency so that you can achieve compliance with international standards and best practices.
Material and welding consumable selection
We help you select appropriate materials and welding consumables based on your specific project requirements, service conditions, and regulatory standards. This ensures optimal material compatibility, so you can achieve durable and reliable welds that perform under expected stresses and environmental conditions.
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) procedures and results review
Get peace of mind with a thorough review of your NDT procedures and inspection results. Our experts assess the integrity of reports to ensure accurate, reliable findings, helping you identify potential issues early to maintain the highest quality standards.
Repair welding procedures
Restoring structural integrity after damage? We help you develop repair welding procedures that ensure lasting results. From selecting the right welding methods and materials to maintaining compliance with relevant codes and standards – our experts make sure your repairs are robust and reliable.
Welding process optimisation
Maximise efficiency and minimise costs with optimised welding processes. Our consulting services focus on increasing productivity, improving weld quality, and reducing defects. Whether it’s adjusting parameters, upgrading equipment, or refining techniques, we help you achieve seamless operations and less downtime without compromising quality.
Welding procedure qualifications and certification
Navigating standards and regulations can be daunting, but our support hopes to make it simple. We do this by helping fabricators in qualifying and certifying welding procedures to meet specific codes and requirements. By ensuring compliance, you reduce risks, boost reliability, and demonstrate your commitment to quality and safety.
Training and capability building
Empower your team with industry-leading training tailored to our industry needs ensures you can enhance the skills and knowledge of your welding professionals, keeping them up to date with the latest techniques, materials, and standards. With our training, you’ll build a culture of continuous improvement and stay ahead of the curve in your industry.
Welding inspection and quality assurance
Achieve confidence in your welds with our expert inspection and quality assurance services. We verify compliance with project specifications and standards, such as ISO 3834, and help you establish robust quality assurance processes. The result? Consistent, reliable weld performance that you can count on throughout the fabrication process.
SFC assistance
We provide expert guidance in establishing and refining quality management systems (QMS) to comply with AS/NZS 5131, AS/NZS 1554.1, AS/NZS ISO 3834, and the Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) scheme. We do this by streamlining the certification process with tailored support in documentation, process control, and internal audits, helping businesses enhance operational efficiency, ensure consistent quality, and achieve certification. This means fabricators can improve their competitiveness, strengthen their reputation, and deliver high-quality outcomes in the steel fabrication industry.
Contact:
Welding technology and training: Patrick Fenemor, Senior Welding Engineer
Welding metallurgy and welding engineering: Özgür Erdem, Senior Welding Engineer
NDT and inspection: Volkan Yakut, Principal Welding Engineer
Welding productivity and robotics: Holger Heinzel, Senior Engineer Advanced Manufacturing
Design and analysis of welded structures: Hafez Taheri, Lead Research Engineer
Finite element analysis
Modelling the behaviour of structures, products, or physical events under a variety of real-life conditions.
In our mahi (work), advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) supports risk assessment, design optimisation and performance simulation.
Our team has a proven track record in solving a wide range of engineering problems and complex models using Abaqus software. This allows us to perform implicit and explicit numerical analyses and realistic simulations efficiently and accurately, adhering to NAFEMS best practice guidelines and relevant project standards.
Our expertise in FEA includes:
- linear perturbation (static, eigenfrequency-vibrations, buckling);
- non-linear static and dynamic stress/displacement analysis (seismic, buckling, thermal loading, quasi-static analysis, transient, impact, assessment of existing structures);
- non-linear stress analysis for the simulation of manufacturing processes such as metal forming;
- simulation of contact amongst multiple parts in a complex model;
- analyses of a welded and/or bolted connections, including monitoring the history of bolt forces;
- sub-modelling to study a local part of a larger model;
- steel and reinforced concrete buildings, columns, frames, and floors;
- steady state (a detailed and accurate R-value calculation) and transient heat transfer analysis;
- assessment of the influence of imperfections in erected steel structures;
- composite reinforced concrete and steel structures in fire (sequentially coupled thermal stress analyses); and more.
Contact: Nándor Magó, Finite Element Analyst
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Latest news & resources
This report provides guidance on calibration and validation of instruments used in steel construction to AS/NZS 5131 requirements, focusing on measurement uncertainty and cumulative tolerances.
HERA’s latest study indicates that with the right design choices, carbon emissions can be cut by more than 50% – starting today.