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Resistance factors of Eurocode 3
Load factors and their combinations were reviewed in NSC November 2012 and January 2013. In this article Alastair Hughes switches attention to γM. In order to …
The future of live load reduction – part two
In Part One (in the previous issue – NSC Vol 21, No 3) Alastair Hughes examined how the new regime of EN 1991-1-1:2002, together with its National Annex, …
New steel site is class-leader
The new steel sector website – www.steelconstruction.info – is fulfilling its promise of being the first stop for architects and engineers looking for …
Decking manufacturers reach the standard
SCI Senior Engineer Andy Smith explains how decking manufacturers ensure their products comply with the relevant standard. Characteristic resistances from …
Part L consultation
The public consultation on changes to Part L of the Building Regulations closes this month. It is proposed that the 2010 revision leads to a 25% reduction, …
Steel bridges – looking forward with the Eurocodes
David Iles, of the SCI, considers when UK bridge designers will start using the Eurocodes, how the process and the outcomes will differ from those with BS 5400 …
Design of Floors for Vibration: A New Approach
New design guidance from SCI, including a section dealing with hospitals, lays to rest worries about the vibration performance of floors of steel framed …
Overall stability of multi-span portal sheds at right-angles to the portal spans
SCI’s Senior Manager for Standards, Charles M King, explains the approach for design of long-span portal sheds. In order to retain the accurate formatting of …
Systematic Risk Assessments for Class 3 Buildings
Approved Document A of the Building Regulations requires that a systematic risk assessment is carried out for Class 3 buildings. But what does this mean for …
Stiffened moment connections
Alan J Rathbone, Chief Engineer for CSC, explains the practicality of applying welds to stiffeners while maintaining adequate strength. Introduction In the …
