Advisory Desk

AD 418: Web-post buckling in composite beams with rectangular and elongated web openings

The design of composite beams with large web openings is presented in SCI P355, which has been adopted in the development of software for..

May 10, 2018

This Advisory Desk note reminds designers that the form of the section has a significant impact on the reduction of bending resistance..

April 12, 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

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

February 7, 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

Recently, SCI has received some queries related to the coatings and availability of structural fasteners. This advisory desk note addresses..

November 5, 2017

The SCI Advisory Desk is frequently asked how to design the welds between the flange and web of a plate girder. The following note..

October 11, 2017

Composite flooring systems comprising concrete and profiled steel decking supported by a grillage of primary and secondary steel members..

September 7, 2017

Recent restructuring within the UK steel industry has led to new developments in the provision of structural steel design information..

July 13, 2017