Technical
Light steel design and EN 1993-1-3
Following on from the technical articles on the introduction of the Eurocodes, Martin Heywood and Ed Yandzio from the SCI consider the implications for light …
The Construction Contracts Bill
Marion Rich, BCSA Director of Legal and Contractural Affairs, explains what is proposed in the long awaited Construction Contracts Bill. Some parts might …
The case for steel – Providing unrivalled support
In the latest in our Case for Steel series we review the support available for architects and engineers designing in steel. Extensive support covering all …
AD 326: Revision of BS 5400-3 LTB rules
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 …
AD 325: Curtailment of transverse bar reinforcement in composite beams with steel decking
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 …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: August 2008
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
Composite design to EC4 – some key changes
With implementation of the Eurocodes fast approaching, and the key National Annexes being published, it is worth starting to think about the differences …
Adapting to a changing market place
In the second article in our Steel Supply Chain series, NSC examines the role of light gauge and floor decking manufacturers and the crucial part they play in …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: June/July 2008
BRITISH STANDARDS NA to BS EN 1991:- UK National Annex to Eurocode 1. Actions on structures NA to BS EN 1991-1:- General actions NA to BS EN 1991-1-6:2005 …
AD 324: Masking of faying surfaces for slip-resistant connections
The performance of slip-resistant bolted connections depends on the friction that can be developed between the faying surfaces and that in turn depends on the …
