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London tower close to topping out
Steelwork has reached the 16th level at Ropemaker, a new commercial development currently under construction in the City of London. Working on behalf of …
Double truss ready for take off
Barrett Steel Buildings has lifted the first of four 125m-long steel trusses on a design and build contract for the roof of a new maintenance hangar at …
SSDA shortlist highlights innovation
Corus and the BCSA have announced a shortlist of 24 projects for the 2008 Structural Steel Design Awards (SSDA). This year’s shortlisted projects come from …
Web Bearing and Buckling to BS EN 1993-1 + Buckling modes of angles and channels in compression
The development of the new Blue Book on member resistances highlighted some new methods. Edurne Nunez Moreno of the SCI explains the background to two of the …
Codes and Standards: April 2008
BRITISH STANDARDS UNDER REVIEW BS EN 10056:- – Specification for structural steel equal and unequal angles BS EN 10056-1:1999 Dimensions BS EN …
Avoidance of Thermal Bridging in Steel Construction
Practical guidance for avoiding thermal bridge heat losses in steel framed buildings; supported by thermal modelling data. Energy efficiency is becoming an …
AD 322: Anchorage of precast floor units for robustness
The purpose of this AD is to clarify the situation regarding the requirements for anchorage of precast floor units for robustness. Clause 2.4.5.3 e) of BS …
40 Years Ago: University of York – unusual roof structure
The shape of the new Central Hall at York University is of particular interest in that it differs completely from the traditional contours of university …
Steel bowls a quick delivery
Glamorgan cricket’s headquarters in Cardiff has been completely redeveloped and the new 16,000 capacity stadium, which officially opened for this Summer’s …
May 2008 – Steel creates a strong supply chain
The strength of the steel construction supply chain is one of the sector’s most notable features – yet many are unaware of just how strong it is, what role …