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Rafter stiffeners – needed or not?
Zealous application of the rules in EN 1993-1-8 has resulted in stiffeners being provided in rafters at the “sharp end” of portal frame haunches – where …
AD 504: Web to flange welds in box sections subject to bending and torsion
SCI has recently been asked about sizing welds between webs and flanges of a fabricated box section subject to applied torsion and bending. This AD note gives …
New and revised codes and standards: from BSI updates March 2023
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 5173:2023Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Bend testsno current standard is superseded BRITISH STANDARDS REVIEWED …
Cased at ground level
Money has been saved and construction time reduced on this new recreation centre at Burnley by casing the beams on the ground. Mr. H. Westbrook, a director of …
BCSA opens RQSC – Buildings to non-members
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) is throwing open the ability to prove competence to non-members for the first time, as part of a drive …
British Steel publishes Decarbonisation Action Report
Exploring the progress the company is making towards its sustainability goals and providing clarity on the true measurement of the carbon impact arising from …
Thames waterfront office scheme gets green light
Developer Landsec has received planning permission for the redevelopment of Red Lion Court, Bankside, part of its ongoing development pipeline to create a …
Severfield acquires leading Dutch steelwork contractor
Severfield has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Voortman Steel Construction Holding (VSCH) for a net consideration of €24M. The company said the …
Steel completed for Bolton medical college
Working on behalf of Willmott Dixon, Leach Structural Steelwork has fabricated, supplied and erected 390t of steelwork for the Bolton College of Medical …
Application submitted for London Luton Airport expansion
London Luton Airport has submitted plans for an expansion to raise capacity and cement its position as a regional transport hub. The plans include community …
