Technical
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 …
New and revised codes & standards: January 2011
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 148-1:2010 Metallic materials. Charpy pendulum impact test. Test method Supersedes BS EN 10045-1:1990 NEW WORK STARTED EN …
AD 354: Resistance of bolted connections in tension, for design to BS EN 1993-1-8
This Advisory Desk Note provides a simple method of determining the design tension resistance of bolted connections in accordance with BS EN 1993-1-5:2005 that …
Steel Building Design: Concise Eurocodes
This guide cuts through the apparent complexity of the Eurocodes for steel design, and provides the designer with a digestible approach to common tasks. …
Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for Students (UK Version)
This publication offers a general overview of design to the Eurocodes and introduces the contents of BS EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) and BS EN 1994 (Eurocode 4) that …
