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News in Brief – May 2009

Tekla Structures has launched its Tekla Structures 15 software package for modelling and detailing. The company said the latest version of its BIM solution …

New and Revised Codes & Standards: February 2009 – Part 2

BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1993:- UK National Annex (informative) to Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures NA to BS EN 1993-1-3: 2006 General rules. …

AD 334: Tension capacity of bolts in tapped holes or when nuts are not fully engaged

The Advisory Desk is often asked for guidance on the calculation of tension capacity of bolts in tapped holes or when the end of the bolt is not protruding …

40 Years Ago: Separating the Mersey Tunnel

Taken from Building with Steel 1969 In 1935, when the Birkenhead to Liverpool Tunnel under the River Mersey (the Queensway Tunnel) was opened, the total number …

Getting the best out of LTBeam

Alastair Hughes of the SCI explains how to take advantage of software freely downloadable from www.cticm.com for design to the Eurocode. In order to retain the …

New school is lesson in design

Large internal spans and plenty of exposed steelwork were central to the design of new buildings for a school in south London renowned for its performance and …

Steel tower for steel city

An iconic steel framed commercial development is under construction on a plot overlooking Sheffield’s main arterial gateway. The city of Sheffield seems to …

Town centre revamp

The centre of Farnborough is undergoing a much needed make-over with the construction of new shops, a hotel and leisure facilities. NSC reports on how steel is …

The case for steel – The market votes for steel

The competitive gap between steel and concrete frames is widening, according to the latest independently produced Cost Comparison study. Steel retains its …

The case for steel – Facts

The case for using steel as a construction material in the UK is overwhelmingly strong. Steel dominates the market as a building framing solution and for …

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