Technical

Members subject to combined bending and compression

David Brown of the SCI reviews the options and available resources that can be used to simplify the design checks and determine the..

March 8, 2018

In composite construction, the effective width of slab to be used in composite beam design, as calculated from BS EN 1994-1-1 (clause..

March 7, 2018

BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 544:2017 Welding consumables. Technical delivery conditions for filler materials and fluxes. Type of product,..

March 7, 2018

For compliance with the tying method of providing robustness, vertical and horizontal ties are required for buildings in Consequence Class..

February 7, 2018

BRITISH STANDARDS UNDER REVIEW BS ISO 16160:2012 Hot-rolled steel sheet products. Dimensional and shape tolerances DRAFT BRITISH STANDARDS..

February 7, 2018

The forming process affects the toughness of cold formed sections and their use in external structures. Welding is prohibited near the..

February 7, 2018

Stainless steels may appear to be more suitable for teaspoons and kitchen sinks than for structural elements, but they can be used for..

January 3, 2018

Clause 3.4.1 of BS EN 1993-1-8 describes two types of slip-resistance connections: Category B: Slip-resistant at SLS. Category C:..

January 3, 2018

Designers using paper or online versions of the Eurocode Blue Book may have noted that the shear resistance of an M12 bolt has different..

January 3, 2018

BRITISH STANDARDS WITHDRAWN BS 6779-1:1998 Highway parapets for bridges and other structures. Specification for vehicle containment..

January 3, 2018