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Structural modelling for analysis: Section 7 in BS EN 1993-1-1:2022
The updated version of EN 1993-1-1, BS EN 1993-1-1:2022, has been finalized and is being considered by the team draughting the UK National Annex. Adoption of …
AD 517: Heavy concentrated loads on composite slabs
This note revisits the subject of concentrated loads on composite slabs. Earlier notes AD450 and AD477 considered how to design the slab, and particularly the …
New and revised codes and standards: from BSI Updates October 2023
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN 1990:2023Eurocode. Basis of structural and geotechnical designsupersedes BS EN 1990:2002+A1:2005 and BS EN 1997-1:2004+A1:2013 BS EN …
Cross Harbour Tunnel: Hong Kong
One of the most interesting submerged tube tunnels to have been built in recent years was the cross-harbour tunnel at Hong Kong. It is the longest of its …
City grants approval for modern sustainable office scheme
The City of London Corporation has granted planning permission for a joint venture between Hobart Partners and PineBridge Benson Elliot, to develop The Mark, a …
Work starts on Teesworks carbon capture power station
Construction work has begun at the former Redcar steelworks which will become the home to the world-leading Net Zero Teesside Power project. The preparatory …
Steel stockholder replenishes delivery fleet
Leading steel stockholder, AJN Steelstock, has added two new vehicles to its fleet, complete with a new design and colour scheme. The latest additions are two …
Welding demonstrations held for BCSA members
Lincoln Electric recently held an open morning session for British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) members to attend and learn about advances in …
Green light for south London multi-storey logistics hub
Developer British Land has received planning permission for a 13,000m2 multi-level logistics scheme in south London. The project will be built on Mandela Way, …
Leeds Bradford Airport set for expansion
Main contractor Farrans has been appointed to deliver phase one of a major £100M expansion at Leeds Bradford Airport. Set to commence this year, the initial …
