Technical
AD 292: The Use of Discontinuous Columns and Shallow Deck Composite Slabs on Floor Beams
Since the publication of the AD series on discontinuous columns and continuous beams in simple construction (AD281, AD283, AD285 and AD288) with Slimflor or …
Part L and airtightness of the building envelope
Airtightness is likely to become a critical consideration in meeting the new Building Regulations on thermal performance. Graham Raven reports on tests by the …
Mini-piles and composite ground floors for housing
This publication explains the advantages of the use of mini piles and composite ground-floor slabs in housing construction. It offers cheaper and reliable …
AD 291: Joints in Steel Construction: Simple Connections (P212) – Supplementary capacity tables for flexible end plates
This advisory desk note (AD291) is the third in a series relating to SCI publication P212. It has been suggested by some users of SCI publication P212 (2002) …
AD 290: Joints in Steel Construction: Simple Connections (P212) – Corrigendum 2
This advisory desk note (AD290) is the second in a series relating to SCI publication P212. Corrigendum 2 to P212 (below) is new and has not previously been …
AD 289: Joints in Steel Construction: Simple Connections (P212) – Corrigendum 1
This advisory desk note (AD289) is the first in a series relating to SCI publication P212. Corrigendum 1 to P212 (which is reproduced below) was originally …
New and Revised Codes and Standards: June & July 2005
BS EN PUBLICATIONS The following are British Standard implementations of the English language versions of European Standards (ENs). BSI has an obligation to …
Rare problem can be easily avoided
BCSA and the Galvanizers Association have published a guide on minimising the risk of a rare phenomenon, liquid metal assisted cracking (LMAC). BCSA’s …
BCSA Guide to the Erection of Steel Bridges
The BCSA has prepared a further guide in its series of publications that deal with steel erection. The new guide covers the Erection of Steel Bridges and is a …
BCSA Guide to Steel Erection in Windy Conditions
The BCSA has prepared a further guide in its series of publications that deal with steel erection. Last year two new codes of practice were launched that dealt …
