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AD 337: Wind pressures for buildings with dominant openings
This AD offers clarification on the determination of wind loads on buildings with dominant openings in the event of a severe storm. Dominant openings (defined …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: May 2009
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1998:- UK National Annex to Eurocode 8. Design of structures for earthquake resistance. NA to BS EN 1998-2:2005 Bridges No …
Design of Floors for Vibration: A New Approach (Revised Edition)
This new design guide will enable designers to determine the vibration response of sensitive floors with improved accuracy This publication presents guidance …
Durability of light steel framing in residential buildings. Second Edition
Confident prediction of design life is based on data recorded for more than 10 years The Second Edition of this publication updates and extends the durability …
20 Years Ago: Princess Royal Opens BCSA/ECSS Conference
On Monday 18 September 1989 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opened the week-long Congress of the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork at …
20 Years Ago: 1989 – European Year of Steel Construction
Taken from Steel Construction 1989 The ECCS has proclaimed 1989 as the “European Year of Steel Construction”. This year has been chosen to celebrate the …
40 Years Ago: First British Rail bridge in weathering steel
Taken from Build with Steel 1969 The first stage of the British Rail Freightliner network was virtually completed in mid-summer 1967 and plans were then …
Part L consultation
The public consultation on changes to Part L of the Building Regulations closes this month. It is proposed that the 2010 revision leads to a 25% reduction, …
This way to CE Marking
The BCSA outlines the measures which must be undertaken to fulfill the requirements of BS EN 1090-1, that allows companies to CE Mark its structural steelwork. …
Steel aids retail expansion
A large shopping centre extension housing more than 20 shops and a continental style market hall is poised to boost retail options in Blackburn, reports Martin …
