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AD 313: Precast concrete floors in steel framed buildings: Achieving floor diaphragm action and acoustic performance
The purpose of this AD note is to highlight the existence of the new acoustic details for precast concrete separating floors in steel-framed buildings that are …
Residential block reaps flooring system benefits
A new city centre apartment development in Plymouth is making quick progress by extensively using the Slimdek flooring solution by Corus. Martin Cooper …
Steel passes multiple grid examination
The latest phase in Guernsey’s secondary school redevelopment programme is making full use of steel to cope with a multitude of differing grid patterns. The …
Off-site manufacture boosts sustainability gains
The sustainability benefits of off-site construction have for long been appreciated by designers, contractors and owners of buildings. In the latest in our …
SSDA 2007 – The Young Vic Theatre, London
Maintaining the theatre’s ambience was successfully achieved with a new steel framed interior and roof. This is an extremely complex and intricate rebuild …
SSDA 2007 – Bishop’s Bridge Road Bridge, London
Constructing a new bridge over a number of obstacles, including mainline rail, demanded an innovative approach to minimise disruption. This new road bridge was …
SSDA 2007 – Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford
Commemorating the end of the Cold War, the steel frame houses 45 aircraft in a controlled environment. This spectacular museum houses a unique collection of …
SSDA 2007 – Pont King Morgan, Carmarthen
The S-shaped bridge provides an eye-catching link to the town’s historic quayside. The Pont King Morgan is a slender and lightweight footbridge over the …
SSDA 2007 – Palestra, Blackfriars Road, London
Dancing columns and cantilever floors have formed an architecturally striking office building. Palestra is a state-of-the-art 103,000m² 12-storey office …
SSDA 2007 – Alnwick Garden Pavilion & Visitor Centre, Northumberland – Special Award for Composite Steel/Timber Structure
A steelwork contractor’s expertise played an integral role in this steel and timber project. A fine example of a multi-material solution, which is highly …
