Bearing splice in a column
The design of column splices is covered in BS EN 1993-1-8 where it is lumped together with the moment resistance of beam-to-column joints...
This month’s features
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New and revised codes & standards; from BSI Updates February 2020
BRITISH STANDARDS BS 7910:2019 Guide to methods for assessing the acceptability of flaws in metallic structures Supersedes BS..
AD 438: Non-slip connections to BS 5950
This AD deals with the BS 5950 provisions for connections designed to be non-slip in service, as described in clause 6.4.1(b). Designers..
Joint stiffness calculation
The UK National Annex to BS EN 1993-1-8 discourages the use of numerical methods to calculate joint stiffness, relying on previous..
AD 437: Curtailment of transverse bar reinforcement in composite beams with steel decking designed using Eurocodes
The purpose of this Advisory Desk Note is to provide guidance on the curtailment of transverse bar reinforcement in slabs on composite..
New and revised codes & standards – From BSI Updates January 2020
BRITISH STANDARDS BS 7121-3:2017+A1:2019 – TC Tracked Changes. Code of practice for safe use of cranes. Mobile cranes BS 7883:2019..
Truss joint design – open sections
Following on from the truss joint design presented in the October issue, David Brown of the SCI reviews the design of a joint with a..
AD 436: Section classification of a flat plate
SCI is sometimes asked how to determine the section class of a flat plate as BS EN 1993-1-1 does not include this section in table 5.2. The..
New and revised codes & standards from BSI Updates November and December 2019
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 3269:2019 Fasteners. Acceptance inspection Supersedes BS EN ISO 3269:2001 BS EN ISO 6947:2019 Welding and..
Bolt slip in connections
The effect of bolt slip in truss connections is an issue that is raised with SCI from time to time in various contexts. Richard Henderson..