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The design of tee sections in bending
David Brown of the SCI looks at the lateral torsional buckling resistance of tee sections, considering the rules in BS 5950 and BS EN 1993-1-1 In order to …
New Steel Construction Technical Digest now available online
New Steel Construction’s (NSC) third Technical Digest, which brings together a year’s worth of technical guidance, is now available for download at: …
Shaping the steel sector
The use of curved steel bent into shape by UK specialist steel bending companies continues to help designers create elaborate landmark structures. Curved …
Steel bending secures garden show award
Barnshaw Section Benders’ steel bending expertise has helped a garden exhibit win a gold medal at this year’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Show …
AD 420: Minimum values of shear and bending moment in beams with web openings
Table 3.1 of SCI publication P355 gives minimum values of co-existent shear and bending moment to be used at beam openings. This AD provides clarity on how …
The resistance of cross sections subject to shear and bending – theoretical analysis and practical design rules
Sections subject to both bending and shear have a reduced bending resistance where the shear force is greater than half the shear resistance. Richard Henderson …
Members subject to combined bending and compression
David Brown of the SCI reviews the options and available resources that can be used to simplify the design checks and determine the required resistance data. …
Barnshaws introduces channel section service
Building on its range of metal bending and fabrication services, Barnshaw Section Benders says it is now offering a new economical approach for creating …
Roofing a new retail destination
In the midst of a high-profile renovation project, a highly bespoke steel-framed roof structure will provide two restored buildings with a new crowning glory. …
Steel for Life: An introduction to Steel Bending
Curved structural steelwork is an established feature of UK design and construction as it is known to offer a range of benefits, including aesthetic appeal. …
