Technical
AD 274: Post-slip capacity of connections using preloaded bolts to BS 5950-1: 2000
The SCI continues to receive questions about preloaded bolts (HSFG bolts), particularly concerning the “capacity after slipping” addressed in clause 6.4.4 …
AD 271: Strongbox® 235 Hollow Sections and Structural Applications
Although the issues relating to specifying Hot Finished (BS EN 10210) and Cold Formed (BS EN 10219) structural hollow sections have been addressed in AD 259 we …
AD 272: Guidance on fire protection available
The report entitled Interim Guidance on the use of intumescent coatings for the fire protection of beams with web openings is now available on Steelbiz. This …
AD 270: Strut Slenderness and BS 5950-1: 2000
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AD 269: The use of intumescent coatings for the fire protection of beams with circular web openings
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AD 268 Bolt Lengths – Table 3, BS 5950-2: 2001
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AD 267: Notional Horizontal Forces and Industrial Platform Floors
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How to Specify Steel: Design leads to specification
Designers and specifiers of structural steelwork need to ensure that their requirements are made clear to steelwork contractors. This is a guide to the …
Eurocode design factors and limits
National Annex to BS EN 1990 – Draft for Public Comment. Charles King reports. BSI has published the draft National Annex to BS EN 1990, Eurocode – …
Design of masonry support angles – a review
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