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New and Revised Codes & Standards: October 2008
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1994:- UK National Annex to Eurocode 4. Design of composite steel and concrete structures NA to BS EN 1994-1-1:2004 General rules …
AD 328: Length of slotted holes and kidney-shaped slots
The purpose of this AD Note is to clarify the definition of the length of slotted holes and kidney shaped holes. The need for clarification has arisen because …
40 Years Ago: Prize winning steel bridges
Taken from Building with Steel, 1968 The illustrations on this and the facing page show some of the steel bridges chosen for awards in 1967 by the American …
Steel bridges – looking forward with the Eurocodes
David Iles, of the SCI, considers when UK bridge designers will start using the Eurocodes, how the process and the outcomes will differ from those with BS 5400 …
Floor plate by any other name is not Durbar
So what’s in a name? Dr. Rachel Haigh, Hot Rolled Products Manager at Corus, explains the important performance distinctions behind the real Durbar. Many a …
Feature steel roof tops regeneration project
A sculptural gull wing roof will be a landmark feature of the Gloucester Quays development. Covering the central courtyard of a new designer outlet, the …
Engineered for safety
In the third article in our Supply Chain series, NSC looks at the role paint and protective coating manufacturers play in the UK steel construction market. …
The arc of Suffolk
The centrepiece of a Suffolk market town’s redevelopment is a visually stunning anchor store. NSC reports on a project that will extend Bury St Edmunds’ …
Steel supports new European record holder
A huge environmental benefit will be had from Europe’s largest bonded warehouse which has recently been erected in Avonmouth. The UK is said to be the …
Much ado about steel
The world famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford-Upon-Avon is undergoing a complete transformation with a new auditorium under construction and …
