Technical
Second-order effects in portal frames, to Eurocode 3
Designers will have difficulty in applying the Eurocode rules to assess second-order effects in portal frames. David Brown, SCI Deputy Director, recommends a …
Sustainable future will be built on steel
The misconception that buildings must be heavy to achieve optimum thermal mass is a myth that has been laid to rest by research showing that the optimum …
Steel guidance; forty and counting
The Steel Industry Guidance Notes (SIGNS), distributed with issues of NSC since January 2006, have now completed four successful years. SIGNS are short, two …
BCSA publishes welding guide
BCSA has recently published a book of typical Welding Procedure Specifications for use in structural steelwork using the Metal-arc Active Gas (MAG) process. …
Joints in steel construction: Simple Connections (Reprinted Edition)
The Green book has become widely accepted as an industry standard for a range of simple connection design. Comprehensive step-by-step design procedures, worked …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: September 2009
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1991:- UK National Annex to Eurocode 1. Actions on structures NA to BS EN 1991-3:2006 Actions induced by cranes and machinery No …
AD 338: Guidance on the use of stainless steel
The Advisory Desk is often asked questions related to the use of stainless steel in construction. Questions typically concern design, fabrication, erection, …
They’ve changed the density of concrete — or have they?
The bulk density of reinforced concrete has been increased. SCI’s Alastair Hughes explains how this affects the steel construction industry. Introduction The …
AD 337: Wind pressures for buildings with dominant openings
This AD offers clarification on the determination of wind loads on buildings with dominant openings in the event of a severe storm. Dominant openings (defined …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: May 2009
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1998:- UK National Annex to Eurocode 8. Design of structures for earthquake resistance. NA to BS EN 1998-2:2005 Bridges No …
