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Sustainability in the frame
A number of efficiencies, including renewably produced steelwork, are contributing to a London office scheme achieving the highest sustainability and wellness …
Steel lights up former tobacco site
Power Park will deliver more than 39,000m2 of industrial and logistics space in six steel-framed buildings on the former Imperial Tobacco site near Nottingham. …
Station to station
A series of long-span steel trusses form the distinctive saw-tooth roof of Belfast Grand Central Station, while simultaneously creating the large open space …
Purlins play vital role
Available in three section types, Z, C and M, light gauge steel purlins, rails and mezzanine sections are a ubiquitous component in a wide variety of …
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 …
