Technical
AD 334: Tension capacity of bolts in tapped holes or when nuts are not fully engaged
The Advisory Desk is often asked for guidance on the calculation of tension capacity of bolts in tapped holes or when the end of the bolt is not protruding …
Getting the best out of LTBeam
Alastair Hughes of the SCI explains how to take advantage of software freely downloadable from www.cticm.com for design to the Eurocode. In order to retain the …
The case for steel – The market votes for steel
The competitive gap between steel and concrete frames is widening, according to the latest independently produced Cost Comparison study. Steel retains its …
The case for steel – Facts
The case for using steel as a construction material in the UK is overwhelmingly strong. Steel dominates the market as a building framing solution and for …
The case for steel – Introduction
Over the past year NSC has carried articles detailing the main benefits for designing and building in steel in the Case for Steel series. Over the next few …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: February 2009 – Part 1
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1993:- UK National Annex (informative) to Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures NA to BS EN 1993-1-10:2005 Material toughness …
Acoustic performance – Case Studies
“Steel residential buildings demonstrate excellent acoustic performance” Four new case studies have been added to the previous four published in Feb 2008. …
AD 333: Equivalent Horizontal Forces in BS EN 1993-1-1
In order to retain the accurate formatting of the equations in this advisory desk, this article is available as a pdf download only. Click here to download …
Designing Structural Stainless Steel Members To Eurocode 3
Nancy Baddoo, SCI Manager, Materials, explains the engineering techniques required to design stainless steel sections to Eurocode 3. In order to retain the …
The case for steel – Steel meets stringent NHS vibration requirements
The latest in our Case for Steel series highlights how steel frames meet vibration and acoustics requirements. All structures are susceptible to vibration, …
