Articles
Practical tips, structural engineering know-how and short stories from Stadin projects, in English and Indonesian.
Basements in Soft Soil: Groundwater, Uplift and Retaining Walls
Basements in soft soil explained: retaining wall options, dewatering and its effect on neighbours, uplift checks and waterproofing, with Jakarta examples.
Adding a Floor to a Building: 6 Things to Check First
Before adding a floor to a building, check old drawings, actual concrete strength, column and foundation capacity, seismic loads and the amended PBG.
Hairline vs Structural Cracks: How to Tell and When to Worry
How to tell hairline cracks from structural cracks in concrete buildings: crack patterns, warning signs, simple monitoring and when to call an engineer.
SLF Renewal in Indonesia: Documents and Steps to Prepare
A guide to SLF renewal under PP 16/2021: validity periods, applying through SIMBG, the documents you need, and the role of the structural technical assessor.
Seismic Risk Categories in SNI 1726: Why Hospitals Are Stronger
Seismic risk categories in SNI 1726:2019 and the importance factor: why hospitals, schools and essential facilities are designed stronger than offices.
CPT vs SPT: Which Soil Investigation Does Your Project Need?
CPT and SPT soil investigation compared: what each test measures, their limits, when you need boreholes, and what a good soil report should contain.
Bored Piles vs Driven Piles: Which Suits Your Building?
How bored piles and driven piles differ, their strengths and risks, and how to choose the right foundation from soil data and site conditions.
7 Fun Facts About Stadin's Biggest Projects
From the 13 towers of BSD Skyhouse to four high-speed rail stations: seven quick facts about large projects whose structures were engineered by Stadin.
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