Technical
Offsite solutions
David Brown of the SCI reports on a recently completed research project, with some suggestions to increase still further the offsite content of steel-framed …
New and revised codes & standards From BSI Updates March 2020
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN 1090-2:2018 – TC Tracked Changes. Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures. Technical requirements for steel …
AD 439: Transverse reinforcement in composite beams
This Advisory Desk note has been produced to reflect the publication in 2015 of P405 Minimum degree of shear connection rules for UK construction to Eurocode …
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. Richard Henderson of …
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 7910:2013+A1:2015 BS EN ISO …
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 now using the …
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 satisfactory practice. …
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 beams with steel …
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 Personal fall protection …
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 conventional arrangement …
