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Galvanizing is the sustainable choice
A combination of long-lasting protection and ease of application makes galvanizing the finish of choice for many industries including construction, …
Bolted connections to hollow sections and column webs
David Brown of the SCI reviews design models – including simple analysis, resistance formulae and FE-based software. In order to retain the accurate …
New and revised codes and standards from BSI Updates, July & August 2022
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 9016:2022Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Impact tests. Test specimen location, notch orientation and …
AD 491: Hydrogen embrittlement in structural bolting assemblies – effects and remedies
Introduction Hydrogen embrittlement is a mode of failure that can affect high strength structural steel bolts. It is a reduction in the ductility of steel due …
Target cost factory
Ofrex Engineering Ltd are moving to South Wales from overcrowded South London. These notes briefly describe the new factory built in a Target Cost Management …
Updated Commentary of NSSS 7th edition now available
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) has published the 3rd edition of the Commentary on the National Structural Steelwork Specification for …
Steelwork contractor receives governmental visit
Dr Caroline Johnson MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham and Minister for Education (at the time of writing), has recently visited Shipley Structures. Wendy …
Contract awarded for Farnborough Airport hangar
McLaughlin & Harvey has won the contract to design and build a new hangar at Farnborough Airport. Representing the largest infrastructure project at the …
Record revenues posted by steelwork contractor
Taziker Industrial, the multi-disciplined engineering specialist, has posted record revenues for the financial year to 31st March 2022. Trading in the year was …
Steel completes on diagrid landmark office scheme
Structural steelwork has been completed on Four New Bailey, a 10-storey office development in Salford, which has been let to telecommunications giant BT as its …
