Technical
Systematic Risk Assessments for Class 3 Buildings
Approved Document A of the Building Regulations requires that a systematic risk assessment is carried out for Class 3 buildings. But what does this mean for …
New and Revised Codes and Standards: December 2006
AMENDMENTS TO BRITISH STANDARDS BS 5400:- Steel, concrete and composite bridges BS 5400-9.1:1983 Bridge bearings. Code of practice for design of bridge …
AD 308: Fire Protection of Beams with Web Openings
Following the publication of RT983 ‘Interim guidance on the use of intumescent coatings for the fire protection of beams with web openings’ in December …
AD 307: Additional Moments in Braced Bays: 2
This is the second AD in a series that comments on the forces and moments to be designed for in beam-column-bracing connections in braced frames. AD 306 …
Stiffened moment connections
Alan J Rathbone, Chief Engineer for CSC, explains the practicality of applying welds to stiffeners while maintaining adequate strength. Introduction In the …
Update for steelwork specification
National Structural Steelwork Specification for Building Construction – 5th Edition was published last month. Dr David Moore, BCSA Director of Engineering …
Fire protection of beams with web openings
Dr Ian Simms, Manager of Fire Engineering at SCI, reports on recent developments affecting the design of fire protection for cellular beams. Introduction Beams …
New and Revised Codes and Standards: November 2006
BRITISH STANDARDS BS 5400:- Steel, concrete and composite bridges BS 5400-2:2006 Specification for loads Supersedes BS 5400-2:1978 BS EN PUBLICATIONS The …
Best practice for the specification and installation of metal cladding and secondary steelwork
This publication will promote a greater understanding of the issues faced by the construction team and lead to better co-operation on site and in the design …
AD 306: Additional Moments in Braced Bays: 1
This is the first in a series of ADs that comment on the forces and moments to be designed for in beam-column-bracing connections in braced frames. AD 304 …
