Technical
AD 345: Load factors in BS 5950-1:2000 for crane loading
The purpose of this Advisory Desk Note is to update the advice in AD111 on the factors to be used in various load combinations for buildings with overhead …
Bending and Compression to BS 5950 and BS EN 1993-1-1
Armed with a copy of the new “Blue Book” David Brown looks at the tables of member resistances – this time combined bending and compression. In order to …
Codes & Standards, from BSI updates March 2010
CORRIGENDA TO BRITISH STANDARDS BS EN 1993-1-10:2005 Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures. Material toughness and through-thickness properties CORRIGENDUM 3 …
AD 344: Levellling techniques for composite floors
The purpose of this Advisory Desk note is to highlight to designers the importance of considering potential levelling techniques of composite floor slabs in …
Member resistances to BS5950 and BSEN 1993-1-1
Do member resistances increase, decrease or remain the same according to the Eurocodes? Armed with copies of the “new” and “old” Blue Book, David Brown …
AD 343: Position of reinforcing mesh relative to stud shear connectors in composite slabs
The purpose of this Advisory Desk note is to clarify the requirements for the position of mesh reinforcement relative to stud shear connectors in composite …
Codes & Standards
BS EN PUBLICATIONS BS EN ISO 3506-1:2009 Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners. Bolts, screws and studs Supersedes BS EN ISO …
AD 342: Stainless steel fasteners
The purpose of this Advisory Desk Note is to provide guidance on the specification and selection of stainless steel fasteners for use in non-preloaded …
Clarity brought to blind bolt resistances
Andy Smith of the SCI reports on a recent project to develop characteristic resistances of bespoke connectors, using the approach described in BS EN 1990. In …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: February 2010
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1993-6:2007 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures. Crane supporting structures. No current standard is …
