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AD 356: Design of compression stiffeners to BS EN 1993
This Advisory Desk note presents a summary of the procedure for the design of compression stiffeners in accordance with BS EN 1993. In BS 5950-1:2000, the need …
AD 355: Hydrogen embrittlement of bolts
The Advisory Desk has been asked to draw attention to the need to ensure avoidance of hydrogen embrittlement of higher grade bolts (above property class 8.8) …
Composite Highway Bridge Design: Worked Examples
For anyone wishing to design a composite bridge this publication presents two worked examples, one for a two-span multi girder integral bridge and the other …
Composite Highway Bridge Design
This publication provides design guidance for multi-girder and ladder deck forms of construction and includes guidance in relation to integral bridges that …
New and revised codes & standards: February 2011
BRITISH STANDARDS BS 4933:2010 Specification for ISO metric black cup and countersunk head bolts and screws with hexagon nuts Supersedes BS 4933:1973 BS EN …
20 Years Ago: New Westminster and Chelsea Hospital
A year ago, Graham Wood Structural Limited were appointed to provide the structural steel for the new Westminster and Chelsea Hospital. The contract covered …
50 Years Ago: Steel’s contribution to the Oil and Petro-Chemical Industries
FROM BUILDING WITH STEEL, FEBRUARY 1961 Steel, in one form or another, is used more extensively than any other metal in practically every branch of the oil and …
Design of beams with large web openings
Dr. Siamak Bake of the SCI addresses some of the issues associated with the design of these beams, explains the new Eurocode-based approach proposed by the SCI …
Bolts – the vital components
Structural bolts are one of the main elements of a steel frame and their manufacturers and suppliers form an important part of the steel construction supply …
Airport expansion cleared for take-off
Major developments are taking place at Southend Airport with the construction of a new terminal building central to the facility’s plans to be a gateway to …
