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AD 324: Masking of faying surfaces for slip-resistant connections
The performance of slip-resistant bolted connections depends on the friction that can be developed between the faying surfaces and that in turn depends on the …
40 Years Ago: Relieving traffic congestion – re-erectable flyover at Bristol
Taken from Building with Steel, 1968 Bristol Corporation’s re-erectable flyover was opened to traffic in September 1967. It has been erected in the first …
Combined axial load and bending
In the latest article on design of steel to the Eurocodes, David Brown, Deputy Director of SCI explains how combined axial load and bending are covered. …
SSDA 2008 – The Singing Ringing Tree, Burnley
Topping a hill in Lancashire, Singing Ringing Tree is a musical sculpture and part of a project exploring the role of art in regeneration. Councillor Roger …
SSDA 2008 – Transfer Structure, 55 Baker Street, London
This slim, elegant and angular steel structure replaces 12 original reinforced concrete columns and presents a stunning backdrop in the reception area of this …
SSDA 2008 – East Beach Cafe, Littlehampton
An exposed seaside location dictated the choice of materials for an innovative single storey structure in Littlehampton. Aesthetics were a driving force behind …
SSDA 2008 – Constructionarium Mini-Gherkin, Norfolk
A miniature version of London’s Swiss Re building is a unique structure and recreates the atmosphere of working on a real construction project. The …
SSDA 2008 – Steel Wing, St Marylebone CE School, London
A steel solution was the only answer for one wing and the basement access of a new arts building extension to a central London school. Constructing a new …
SSDA 2008 – The Sidings Bridge, Swansea
The Sidings Bridge is an iconic structure which carries a single lane carriageway, a cycleway and a pedestrian route over the A483 providing a dedicated bus …
SSDA 2008 – The Worrell, Weekes and Walcott Stand, Kensington Oval, Barbados
The design of this stand has helped transform the surrounding area of Bridgetown and was instrumental in successfully securing the 2007 Cricket World Cup …
