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BCSA publishes latest NSSS edition
The 6th edition of the NSSS is an invaluable tool for specifiers and designers of steel structures The British Constructional Steelwork Association [BCSA] has …
Innovation key to progress
ArcelorMittal has been at the forefront of steel manufacturing technology developments since 1911 when Arbed, one of its constituents, rolled the world’s …
An introduction to steel manufacturing equipment
Steel manufacturing equipment fulfills a vital role for steel contractors and steel stockholders alike. Manufacturing equipment plays a key role in the …
The design of hybrid fabricated girders
David Brown of the SCI discusses the design of hybrid fabricated girders. In the first part of the article, some background is presented, and a worked example …
Striking a chord with bridges
Nine steel bridges are required for the Ordsall Chord rail project, which will link all of Manchester’s main stations for the first time. Martin Cooper …
Trusses span sporting haven
A series of storey-high trusses create the transfer deck between a leisure centre and a residential scheme in London. Replacing a number of old Victorian …
Future-proof design for ticket halls
Over-site commercial developments will be constructed on top of Farringdon Station’s two new Crossrail ticket halls. Martin Cooper reports on how steel is …
Spacious airport offices take off
Steel offers the solution for the latest office block at the World Business Centre near Heathrow Airport. Overlooking one of Heathrow Airport’s runways, the …
Retail conversion
Installing new steel-framed floorplates into a refurbished 1960s shopping centre is helping to create a contemporary retail and dining quarter. Surrey’s …
An introduction to light gauge steel
Whether it is purlins, side rails, walling, composite panels or built up cladding solutions, light gauge steel products are utilised across multiple building …
