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Let the stress cover the strain
For some structures it is necessary to consider elastic behaviour, but for many a designer can adopt more simple plastic design. The latter is particularly …
AD 507: Galvanizing steel of grade S460M
SCI has recently been asked whether the heating of thermomechanical rolled steel of grade S460M when subject to hot-dip galvanizing will affect the properties …
New and revised codes and standards: from BSI Updates April 2023
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 15610:2023Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials. Qualification based on tested welding …
From here to infinity
This article was originally conceived as a fantasy on long spans. Although it was intended as light relief it was thought that it might encourage lateral …
Planning granted for 32-storey City of London tower
A new tall building which promises to rejuvenate Leadenhall Market, create major new public spaces and showcase the City’s 2,000-year history has been given …
Contractor appointed for First Street expansion
Property developer Ask Real Estate has announced the appointment of main contractor, BAM Construction, to deliver the next phase of office development at First …
Steelwork company opens its doors to graduates
Billington Structures and Shafton Steel Services (both part of Billington Holdings) welcomed a group of potential future engineers from Wates’ graduate …
Work starts on final phase at Redditch Gateway
Main contractor Winvic Construction has been appointed by developer Stoford to deliver two industrial warehouses, forming the second and final phase of …
Green light for major Edinburgh mixed-use scheme
Proposals for a mixed-use development including a hotel and office space at 20 Haymarket Yards have received planning permission from the City of Edinburgh …
Harwell Campus set to expand with new innovation centre
Main contractor Glencar has been appointed to build a new £150M Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. The MITC …
