Technical
AD 396: Tying resistance of flexible end plates in one-sided connections
When calculating the resistance of a flexible end plate under a tying force, the design checks in the Green Books (Check 11 in SCI P212, 2009 and Check 11 in …
New and revised codes and standards from BSI updates February 2016
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 636:2015 Welding consumables. Rods, wires and deposits for tungsten inert gas welding of non-alloy and fine-grain steels. …
New and revised codes & standards – from BSI Updates January 2016
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 9018:2015 Destructive tests on welds in metallic materials. Tensile test on cruciform and lapped joints Supersedes BS EN ISO …
AD 394: New Rules on the Selection of Execution Class for Structural Steel
Until recently, the process for determining Execution Class for structural steel was based on the approach given in BS EN 1090-2:2008+A1:2011 (issued August …
A brief history of LTB
David Brown of the SCI reviews the (relatively) recent history of lateral torsional buckling of beams. Part 1 includes a reminder of the underlying structural …
Hybrid modular systems using a steel-framed podium
Mark Lawson of the SCI discusses some of the recent research and developments in modular construction. Modular construction has established itself in the UK …
AD 393: Minimum requirements for column splices in accordance with Eurocodes.
Clause 6.2.7.1(14) of BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 specifies minimum requirements for component in bearing type splices. The Standard specifies splice material to be …
New and revised codes & standards – November & December 2015
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 9934-1: 2015 Non destructive testing. Magnetic particle testing. General principles. Supersedes BS EN ISO 9934-1:2001 BS EN ISO …
New and revised codes & standards – September 2015
CORRIGENDA TO BRITISH STANDARDS BS EN ISO 3452-5:2008 Non-destructive testing. Penetrant testing. Penetrant testing at temperatures higher than 50 degrees C …
AD 392: Frame stability tool on www.steelconstruction.info
This Advisory Desk note gives background information on the frame stability tool, recently added to www.steelconstruction.info. In order to retain the accurate …
