Technical
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 …
Design of composite beams with a reduced level of shear connection
Dr Graham Couchman considers SCI’s new publication P405 Minimum degree of shear connection rules for UK construction to Eurocode 4. Background Developments …
The local effects of beam cranks and long notches
Richard Henderson of the SCI considers the effects of accommodating building services on the shear in beam webs. In order to retain the accurate formatting of …
