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AD 366: Bolts and Pins – Background information ASM 22.3.12
This advisory desk note provides background information on the design issues for bolts and pins, and why there are different design rules for each component. …
Steel construction posts 25% reduction in accidents
Statistics for BCSA members in 2011 reveal that the number of reportable accidents recorded under Reportable Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences …
Multi-million pound distribution centre open for business
Tata Steel has invested £3.1M in a new steel distribution centre which has opened on Teesside. The opening of the centre has led to the creation of 30 new …
Bus terminal to become city landmark
Steelwork erection is due to start this month on Stoke-on-Trent’s new multi-million pound bus station, a project which forms part of a large scale …
A View of Torsion, Part Three
Parts One and Two introduced the two torsion resistance mechanisms available to a steel I-section and described them separately. In this final Part of the …
SSDA shortlist highlights industry’s quality of work
The shortlist for the 44th Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA) has been announced by the BCSA and Tata Steel. Contrary to the tough market conditions the …
Construction starts on Avonmouth distribution centre
More than 1,500t of structural steelwork is being erected for a huge new £20M regional distribution centre for The Co-operative Group in Avonmouth. Caunton …
Signature bridge floats over river
A slender curving steel bridge, linking Norwich city centre with a new development is set to revitalise Norfolk’s county town. NSC reports. Winding its way …
Cumbrian bridge replacement gets underway
The replacement of Workington’s Northside Bridge took a significant step last month (February) as the first steel girders were lifted into place. Mabey …
April 2012 – Strength and Diversity
Two items in particular will grab attention in this month’s news section; the amazingly strong and diverse field of entries for the Structural Steel Design …