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LTB in the Eurocodes – Back to the Future
In Part 1, David Brown of the SCI looked at comparisons between lateral torsional buckling in BS 449 and BS 5950. In Part 2, the comparison is extended to the …
AD 396: Tying resistance of flexible end plates in one-sided connections
When calculating the resistance of a flexible end plate under a tying force, the design checks in the Green Books (Check 11 in SCI P212, 2009 and Check 11 in …
New and revised codes and standards from BSI updates February 2016
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 636:2015 Welding consumables. Rods, wires and deposits for tungsten inert gas welding of non-alloy and fine-grain steels. …
Special steel dock for aircraft tail
The huge steel framed hangar built to house VC10 jets of the British United Airways’ fleet was one of the major buildings completed at Gatwick this year. It …
UK steelwork contractors ready to meet future demand
UK constructional steelwork contractors will have sufficient capacity to meet a forecast upturn in demand without the need for capital investment. A report …
Steel framing systems top the bill
A recently commissioned report by Metsec has highlighted the benefits of using its Steel Framing Systems (SFS) ahead of other alternative solutions. As part of …
Steel delivers giant grocery store in Kent
A large steel-framed temperature-controlled warehouse has risen up on the south bank of the River Thames at Erith, Kent for online grocery retailer Ocado. …
Manchester Airport’s £1bn expansion approved
A £1bn programme to transform Manchester Airport over 10-years has been granted planning consent. The Manchester Airport Transformation Programme includes …
Galvanized steel is just the ticket for London Underground
South East Galvanizers (part of the Wedge Group) has supported a structural steel specialist with the creation of a complex new passenger staircase installed …
Steel stays the competitive choice
Tender prices fell to unsustainable levels during the post credit crisis and recession years, placing the entire supply chain under pressure. Demand has …