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Practical application of the “General Method” of EN 1993-1-1
In the second article of this series, Dr József Szalai of ConSteel Solutions demonstrates practical examples where the “General Method” of EN 1993-1-1 …
Design of Composite Beams with Large Web Openings
Composite floor beams are a preferred solution for multi-storey construction this type of construction can achieve long spans and openings in the web of the …
New and revised codes & standards: March 2011
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 11666:2010 Non-destructive testing of welds. Ultrasonic testing. Acceptance levels Supersedes BS EN 1712:1997 BS EN ISO 17640:2010 …
AD 357: Flexural buckling of Tees to EC3
Clause BB.1 in BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 covers “Flexural buckling of members in triangulated and lattice structures”. Specific guidance is given for Angles as …
The “General Method” of EN 1993-1-1
Clause 6.3.4 of EN 1993-1-1 describes a “General Method” for lateral and lateral torsional buckling of structural components, ideally suited to software …
AD 356: Design of compression stiffeners to BS EN 1993
This Advisory Desk note presents a summary of the procedure for the design of compression stiffeners in accordance with BS EN 1993. In BS 5950-1:2000, the need …
AD 355: Hydrogen embrittlement of bolts
The Advisory Desk has been asked to draw attention to the need to ensure avoidance of hydrogen embrittlement of higher grade bolts (above property class 8.8) …
Composite Highway Bridge Design
This publication provides design guidance for multi-girder and ladder deck forms of construction and includes guidance in relation to integral bridges that …
New and revised codes & standards: February 2011
BRITISH STANDARDS BS 4933:2010 Specification for ISO metric black cup and countersunk head bolts and screws with hexagon nuts Supersedes BS 4933:1973 BS EN …
Design of beams with large web openings
Dr. Siamak Bake of the SCI addresses some of the issues associated with the design of these beams, explains the new Eurocode-based approach proposed by the SCI …
