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Eurocode version of Blue Book published
The BCSA, Corus, and SCI have published a UK Eurocode version of the ‘Steel Building Design: Design Data’ publication, which is also known as The Blue …
Consultation on British Standards in Scotland
Following a meeting between BCSA President Jack Sanderson and the Regulatory Review Group (reporting annually to the Scottish Government) Chairman Russel …
SCI launches extension to design software
SCI has launched a new version of its Eurocode 3 stainless steel design software which now covers the design of laser welded and hot rolled stainless steel …
Eurocodes support is ready
The steel construction sector declared itself ready for the introduction of the Eurocodes in March with the launch of the first guides to support steel …
AD 341: Corrigenda for P362
In the pdf copy of publication P362 Concise Eurocodes that was included on the USB stick at the Eurocode launch event on 25th November 2009, there are three …
Second-order effects in portal frames, to Eurocode 3
Designers will have difficulty in applying the Eurocode rules to assess second-order effects in portal frames. David Brown, SCI Deputy Director, recommends a …
Revision of Approved Document A delayed
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has decided to postpone the revision of Approved Document A until 2013 on the grounds that it needs …
Countdown to Eurocode Implementation
In March 2010 the suite of European loading and design standards for construction, the Eurocodes, will come in to force. The Eurocodes cover the design of …
Composite slabs and beams using steel decking: Best practice for design and construction
This long awaited Revised Edition covers the design and construction of composite floors, paying particular attention to the good practice aspects. The major …
Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for Students
A concise overview of steel design to the Eurocodes This easy-to-read publication provides a concise overview of steel design to the Eurocodes. Although …
