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Multiple trusses span complex dairy
Accommodating various processing facilities over four floors required some complex steelwork and a number of large lattice truss arrangements. Martin Cooper …
Leaning columns create visual masterpiece
It’s all change in the Yorkshire city of Wakefield which is in the midst of a large regeneration programme, with one of the initial phases centred around a …
The case for steel – Sustainable steel aims at Olympic gold
Our Case for Steel series continues with an overview of the strong sustainability benefits that flow from selecting steel. Demountability is one of the key …
Loads and ULS Load combinations to the Eurocodes
In the language of the Eurocodes, ‘dead loads’ become ‘permanent actions’, imposed loads, snow loads and wind loads are collectively called ‘variable …
Frame design to the Eurocode
SCI Deputy Director David Brown examines the important issues of frame imperfections, and frame stability. As the opportunity to design to the Eurocodes draws …
The case for steel – Specify steel – specify quality
Our series on the Case for Steel continues with Nick Barrett outlining why choosing steel construction is the quality option. Steel as used for framing …
Retail giant gets mega distribution centre
Work has recently been completed on a new Tesco distribution centre in Livingston, which is believed to be largest building in the UK. Main contractor Taylor …
Student accommodation for steel city
Steelwork erection has recently been completed on the Broad Street student accommodation project in Sheffield, one of many multi-storey developments currently …
New design and detailing tool for steel frames
Ayrshire Metal Products has launched a new version of its design and detailing software AyrSuite Plus2. The new tool is available free on request and has been …
News in Brief: January 2008
Kaltenbach’s UK Managing Director Manfred Saenger will relinquish his position to Simon Smith, the company’s Sales and Marketing Director from 1 January …
