AD 471: Second order moments for splice design

AD notes 243 and 244 were produced when BS 5950:1990 was current. The present AD note provides an update for designers using BS EN 1993-1-1. The same principles are followed as those set out in the approach in BS 5950. The general advice on the design of splices in AD 243 is still relevant.

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