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Modelling for project success
Developments in Building Information Modelling have moved on in leaps and bounds in recent times. Andrew Bellerby, Managing Director of Tekla (UK), explains …
Choice of lateral-torsional buckling curves – according to Eurocode 3 and the UK National Annex
Alastair Hughes of the SCI explains some of the subtleties of the interaction between the UK National Annex and the Eurocode itself. In order to retain the …
Cantilevered for success
A new commercial development in Glasgow has been highly engineered to provide both long internal spans and significant elevation cantilevers, reports Martin …
AD 330: Vibration of steel staircases
The Advisory Desk has received a number of queries asking for guidance on vi- bration of steel staircases. In fact, guidance is already given in several parts …
Steel shows worth in congested Cork
A large steel framed shopping centre extension is being constructed on the outskirts of Cork. Martin Cooper reports on how 5,000t of steel has been delivered …
AD 329: Dealing with connection design in a 3D frame analysis
For a structure modelled in a 3D frame analysis, the ends of every beam element have six degrees of freedom and hence there are six possible forces or moments …
Codes and Standards: From BSI updates October and November 2008
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1994:- UK National Annex to Eurocode 4. Design of composite steel and concrete structures NA to BS EN 1994-1-1:2004 General rules …
40 Years Ago: Building with steel
Unusual television studio The building illustrated is clad with 85 tons of sheet lead – chosen for its sound insulating qualities – colour a soft grey. …
Seaside college connection
Strong coastal winds and an innovative flooring system all contributed to the need for bespoke steelwork connections at a college project in Hastings. The …
The case for steel – Fire performance makes a case for steel
The latest in our Case for Steel series highlights that thanks to a long term, comprehensive research, more is know about how steel performs in fires than any …
