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News in Brief: May 2014
The Steel Construction Institute (SCI) has committed to write a series of twelve steel and composite technical design articles for The Structural Engineer …
Kaltenbach acquires Dutch shotblasting and painting firm
Machinery manufacturer Kaltenbach has acquired through an asset deal, the production facility and brand of Gietart, the shotblasting and painting systems …
Bridging the new road to Bedford
Steel has proven to be the most cost effective and efficient solution for the construction of seven bridges along the new A421 dual carriageway in …
Compulsory scheme will improve steelwork painting
A new national transportation infrastructure sector scheme has been published on the United Kingdom Accreditation Scheme (UKAS) web site. The scheme (NHSS 19A) …
AD 300: Paint on the Outer Face of Cover Plates and Preloaded Bolts.
The advisory desk has recently been asked about the effect of paint on the outer faces of cover plates on the specified minimum preload of preloaded bolts. The …
New guide on intumescent coatings
Design and contractual guidance is being provided by an updated model specification for off site applied intumescent coatings, which will be launched this …
