Technical
AD 493: Steel grade based on tested samples
The SCI has recently received a number of questions relating to the sampling of existing steelwork to determine the steel grade. In each case, no records of …
New and revised codes and standards – from BSI Updates September 2022
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 17636-1:2022Non-destructive testing of welds. Radiographic testing. X- and gamma-ray techniques with film supersedes BS EN ISO …
Bolted connections to hollow sections and column webs
David Brown of the SCI reviews design models – including simple analysis, resistance formulae and FE-based software. In order to retain the accurate …
New and revised codes and standards from BSI Updates, July & August 2022
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 9016:2022Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Impact tests. Test specimen location, notch orientation and …
AD 491: Hydrogen embrittlement in structural bolting assemblies – effects and remedies
Introduction Hydrogen embrittlement is a mode of failure that can affect high strength structural steel bolts. It is a reduction in the ductility of steel due …
Design of Angles
David Brown of the SCI offers advice on the use of angles in bending, in response to questions received by the advisory service. Angles subject to bending are …
AD 489: Height of shear studs
AD 380 entitled “What height of shear stud should be used in Eurocode 4?” provided interim advice on the height/length of shear studs to be used in design …
New and revised codes and standards from BSI Updates June 2022
PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS PD CEN ISO/TR 52120-2:2022Energy performance of buildings. Contribution of building automation, controls and building management. …
Proposed Annex B
The proposed amendments to EN 1993-1-1 include Annex B which deals with semi-compact sections (the contents of the current Annex B have been promoted to the …
AD 471: Second order moments for splice design
AD notes 243 and 244 were produced when BS 5950:1990 was current. The present AD note provides an update for designers using BS EN 1993-1-1. The same …
