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Stability and second order effects on steel structures – Part 2: design according to Eurocode 3

Ricardo Pimentel of the SCI illustrates the different methods provided by EN 1993-1-1 to address the topics of member stability, global..

April 4, 2019

A steel-framed solution has created the desired contemporary and cost-efficient headquarters building a leading Lowestoft employer wanted...

March 7, 2019

A new web-based frame stability tool that evaluates the stability of multi-storey braced frames, in accordance with BS EN 1993-1-1 is now..

January 5, 2016

This Advisory Desk note gives background information on the frame stability tool, recently added to www.steelconstruction.info. In order to..

November 12, 2015

SCI Deputy Director David Brown examines the important issues of frame imperfections, and frame stability. As the opportunity to design to..

February 1, 2008

This advisory desk note reminds designers that in-plane stability varies with each load combination considered. This is because the loads..

February 1, 2005