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Single Storey Buildings – Best practice guidance for developers, owners, designers and constructors
‘Successful ‘shed’ construction relies on the interdependence of various parties in the supply chain – this publication aims to assist this process’ …
AD 298: Guidance on the use of Quicon slotted hole connections
This AD presents guidance on the use of the Quicon slotted hole connection system based on experience gained during a recent application of the system. This …
AD 297: Disproportionate collapse regulations
This AD is to advise engineers how they might account for the differences between the disproportionate collapse regulations in England and Wales, Scotland and …
Structural steelwork and the North Sea operations
Taken from Building with Steel, 1966 The search which is being carried out at present in the North Sea, to find out whether the strata of the ocean bed will …
New and Revised Codes and Standards: January 2006
BRITISH STANDARDS BS 5400:- Steel, concrete and composite bridges BS 5400-5:2005 Code of practice for design of composite bridges Supersedes BS 5400-5:1979 BS …
‘But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.’
Drafts of the UK National Annexes to the Eurocode suggest a convergence with the current British Standard. There will however be significant changes concerning …
New stadium underpins soccer strategy
A field near Milton Keynes is being transformed into a centre for sport, retail and leisure, with the MK Dons football team the star attraction. Virtually non …
Lessons from Madrid
Dr Roger Pope analyses the Spanish report into the causes of the Windsor building fire in Madrid. Unprotected steel mullions were not the sole cause of the …
Steel the best insurance for new London landmark
The new Foster & Partners designed high rise development rising on the old Lloyd’s of London site will provide a striking City landmark. Margo Cole …
Sums add up for eco friendly school buildings
Long term maintenance and sustainability were among the key criteria resulting in the selection of steel for two schools that are part of a Derby Private …
