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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 …
Codes and Standards: From BSI updates December and January 2007
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
AD 318: Tolerances on plan position of steelwork in bridges
There has been some debate about the build-up of tolerances in bridge steelwork and the accuracy with which the steelwork can be positioned on the …
Countdown to Eurocode Implementation
Latest news on National Annexes Significant progress has been made on the development of the National Annexes for Eurocodes 3 and 4. The National Annexes for …
New and Revised Codes & Standards: November 2007
BRITISH STANDARDS REVIEWED AND CONFIRMED BS 6399:- Loading for buildings BS6399-1:1996 Code of practice for dead and imposed loads BS 6399-2:1997 Code of …
