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Precast concrete floors in steel framed buildings
This publication provides best practice information on detailing, construction methods and how to satisfy building regulations for the use of precast floor …
AD 311: T-sections in bending – stem in compression
In order to retain the accurate formatting of the equations in this advisory desk, this article is available as a pdf download only. Click here to download …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: April 2007
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS BS 5400:- Steel, concrete and composite bridges BS 5400-10:1980 Code of practice for fatigue This is to inform customers who have …
40 Years Ago: Two for the space of one
Taken from Building with Steel, 1967 Garage space is at a premium everywhere and any scheme which helps mitigate the position is very welcome. A current …
Overall stability of multi-span portal sheds at right-angles to the portal spans
SCI’s Senior Manager for Standards, Charles M King, explains the approach for design of long-span portal sheds. In order to retain the accurate formatting of …
Up and running at Aintree
A stunning steel-framed twin grandstand, the centrepiece of a two-year redevelopment scheme, was officially opened for last month’s world famous …
Quick treatment for new hospital
A tight construction programme and the need to minimise disruption to the local community led to the decision to use steel for a new hospital in Glasgow. …
Steel and Sustainability
Sustainability has become a key driver for companies and organisations of all types in the past few years. Steel has always had strong sustainability …
Steel solutions for academia
An innovative hanging floor arrangement and modular cores, all behind a retained façade, have all helped to keep a major London academic project to schedule. …
Quick connections to city tower
One of Manchester’s largest ever city centre developments is benefiting from a steelwork contractor’s rationalised supply and forward planning. Once …
