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BCSA to host key nationwide standards seminars
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) is holding a series of four key one-day seminars to provide a solid introduction to the range of …
Cold-rolled portal frames
David Brown, Deputy Director of the Steel Construction Institute, provides timely advice on what engineers should watch for when working with any of the portal …
AD 298: Guidance on the use of Quicon slotted hole connections
This AD presents guidance on the use of the Quicon slotted hole connection system based on experience gained during a recent application of the system. This …
Assuring the Quality of Data Exchange during Structural Design
Common data exchange models are the ideal solution to software integration problems, but what to do when there are none available? The Steel Construction …
New guide shows way to economies in fire safe design
A new edition of a guide based on major fire tests allows further economies to be made in the fire safe design of buildings. Gerald Newman, Manager – Fire …
SCI’s new Software SATEL Delivers Simplicity in Explosion Analysis
Viken Chinien introduces SATEL, a new package that incorporates the latest theoretical developments and extends the applicability of traditional design methods …
New explosion design software unlocks capacity of steel
Newly-released software for structural design for blast loading is said to make significant improvements over existing practice. SATEL — Structural Analysis …
Part L final draft details released
The long-awaited changes to the Building Regulations covering conservation of fuel and power were published in September and will take effect from April next …
Market warms to steel homes
Steel can make a huge contribution towards providing quality housing for sustainable communities, but first the out of date image problems of system-build need …
AD 258: U-values for Light Steel Frame Construction
There are now several companies supplying light steel framing to the housing sector, and many developers and RSLs (Registered Social Landlords) are actively …
