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Floors with heavy loading – what are the implications?
In this article, Dr Graham Couchman considers the implications of high levels of loading, and how they can change expected failure modes and the design rules …
AD 549: Steel decking and composite slab span types
Design software, or load-span information, provided by floor decking manufacturers will normally be used to verify the steel decking and composite slab, as its …
New and revised codes and standards: From BSI Updates September 2025
CORRIGENDA TO BRITISH STANDARDS BS EN 17549-2:2023 (CD-ROM)Building information modelling. Information structure based on EN ISO 16739 1 to exchange data …
Modern Steel Bridges
From Building with SteelNOVEMBER 1960 RUNCORN-WIDNES BRIDGE The new Runcorn-Widnes Bridge is of the arched design and has a central span of 1,082 ft. with side …
Steelwork contract awarded for nuclear site’s amenity building
The Sizewell C nuclear facility has awarded William Hare the contract to deliver 500t of structural steelwork, for the amenity building at its on-site …
Reinstated Shrewsbury footbridge flies the town’s colours
Spanning the Rea Brook and used as a regular route by football supporters walking to Shrewsbury Town’s Croud Meadow stadium, the Meole Brace footbridge has …
Mayfair commercial scheme formed with steel
Designed by Foster & Partners and being constructed by McLaren Construction, the £60 million 11-14 Grafton Street project will provide 5,400m2 of floor …
Gatwick second runway approved by Transport Secretary
Plans to build a second runway at London Gatwick Airport have been approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. The £2.2bn privately-funded project will …
Relaunched training academy celebrates 20 years of operation
Marking 20 years of operation, Caunton Engineering has completed the refurbishment of its training academy. Founded to address the steel industry’s skills …
Welsh rail upgrade on track with steel
Part of Transport for Wales electrification of the Core Valley Lines, Adey Steel has completed the delivery of overhead line equipment (OLE) to main contractor …
