Technical
AD 320: Correction to Amendment 1 to BS 5950-1:2000
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 …
Successful fire test on light steel floor
The Steel Construction Institute carried out the first industry sponsored fire test on a light steel floor that achieved 90 minutes fire resistance to the BS …
The case for steel – Sustainable steel aims at Olympic gold
Our Case for Steel series continues with an overview of the strong sustainability benefits that flow from selecting steel. Demountability is one of the key …
Loads and ULS Load combinations to the Eurocodes
In the language of the Eurocodes, ‘dead loads’ become ‘permanent actions’, imposed loads, snow loads and wind loads are collectively called ‘variable …
Codes and Standards: From BSI updates February 2008
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
AD 319: Update on the fire protection of beams with web openings.
In the last five years there have been many developments in the fire protection of beams with web open- ings. For most cellular beams, that is beams with …
Acoustic detailing for steel construction
This publication gives acoustic details for steel framed buildings with a range of floor and wall constructions. The guidance is based on acoustic test results …
The case for steel – The safety solution
In the second part of our Case for Steel series Nick Barrett explains why steel construction is the safety solution. Inherently easy site erection is one …
Frame design to the Eurocode
SCI Deputy Director David Brown examines the important issues of frame imperfections, and frame stability. As the opportunity to design to the Eurocodes draws …
The case for steel – Specify steel – specify quality
Our series on the Case for Steel continues with Nick Barrett outlining why choosing steel construction is the quality option. Steel as used for framing …
