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AD 419: Composite beams with different positions of web openings
SCI publication P355 is widely used to design beams with large web openings. It is adopted in the development of software to design hot rolled and fabricated …
AD 418: Web-post buckling in composite beams with rectangular and elongated web openings
The design of composite beams with large web openings is presented in SCI P355, which has been adopted in the development of software for the design of both …
AD 417: Resistance of sections to combined shear and bending
This Advisory Desk note reminds designers that the form of the section has a significant impact on the reduction of bending resistance under high shear. Clause …
AD 415: Vertical tying of columns and column splices
For compliance with the tying method of providing robustness, vertical and horizontal ties are required for buildings in Consequence Class 2B. In the …
New Steel Construction Technical Digest now available online
New Steel Construction’s (NSC) second Technical Digest, which brings together a year’s worth of technical guidance, is now available for download at: …
AD 414: Slip-resistant connections to BS EN 1993-1-8
Clause 3.4.1 of BS EN 1993-1-8 describes two types of slip-resistance connections: Category B: Slip-resistant at SLS. Category C: Slip-resistant at ULS. …
AD 412: Issues related to coatings and availability of structural fasteners
Recently, SCI has received some queries related to the coatings and availability of structural fasteners. This advisory desk note addresses some of these …
AD 409: Recent Blue and Orange Book developments
Recent restructuring within the UK steel industry has led to new developments in the provision of structural steel design information produced by SCI; …
AD 407: Section Classification
SCI have been advised that some checking authorities have questioned the approach to calculating α and ψ, which are found in Table 5.2 of BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 …
AD 406: Transient response factors in vibration analysis of staircases
SCI recommends that for most orthodox designs the transient response of a staircase should not be considered in design, as first implied by AD330 [1]. The …
