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The flagship publication of the Institution of Structural Engineers. Available to Institution members, and on subscription.

Industry CPD

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Industry CPD: Accuracy and precision in finite-element analysis

This CPD module, sponsored by Oasys, explains what we mean by accuracy and precision, looks at possible causes of inaccuracy when conducting a finite-element analysis and discusses the role of validation and verification in checking the accuracy of modelling output.

Date – 10 November 2023
Author – Oasys
Price – £0
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Industry CPD: Composite column design

This CPD module, sponsored by SCIA, examines the analysis and design of steel-and-concrete composite columns.

Date – 6 September 2023
Author – SCIA
Price – £0
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Industry CPD: Structural waterproofing by design

This CPD module, sponsored by MAPEI, explores the addition of waterproofing admixtures to concrete in order to build a watertight below-ground structure.

Date – 1 October 2022
Author – MAPEI
Price – £0

Technical

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Conservation compendium. Part 19: Care of churches – inspection, assessment and repair

This article sets out typical structural issues encountered when dealing with churches and places of worship.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Gez Pegram
Price – £10
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Modern methods of construction: a study of upfront embodied carbon

James Morton and Gavin White discuss findings from a comparative analysis of MMC and 'typical' construction practices, specifically focusing on the impact on the upfront embodied carbon for the structural systems of MMC.

Date – 1 February 2024
Author – James Morton and Gavin White
Price – £10
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An introduction to modern methods of construction

Nigel Ostime introduces some of the key considerations and questions across the design and procurement process when using MMC.

Date – 1 February 2024
Author – Nigel Ostime
Price – £10

Professional guidance

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Structural engineers in humanitarian and international development: a new resource map

Miriam Graham introduces a new tool from the IStructE Humanitarian and International Development Panel which aims to direct those working in, or curious about, the sector to key guidance and skills training.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Miriam Graham
Price – £0
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Guidance note: Assessing historic assets that are proposed to be demolished or partially demolished

This note, authored by CARE in conjunction with the IStructE and ICE, is intended to provide clear guidance for engineers who are requested to inspect and report on historic assets.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Conservation Accreditation Register for Engineers (CARE)
Price – £10
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CROSS Safety Report: Failure of beams in listed building

This month we present a report on conversion and refurbishment work on a listed building that led to structural failures of beams and subsequent difficulties in resolving safety matters between the various agencies involved.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Price – £0

Features

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President's Inaugural Address: Engineering with purpose: aligning our values for global impact

Tanya de Hoog, 2024 IStructE President, addresses the membership with a focus on technical expertise, collaboration and aligned action.

Date – 1 February 2024
Author – Tanya de Hoog
Price – £10
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Nuts and bolts of informal empire – 19th century railway bridges in South America

Pedro Guedes explores the role of British, European and US engineers in developing the railway networks that spread across South America in the 19th century.

Date – 13 November 2023
Author – Pedro Guedes
Price – £10
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Assessment of steel bridges – cracking the code

This article gives a view of the way in which assessment codes can fall short in carrying out a structural assessment of steel bridges.

Date – 6 September 2023
Author – Graham Slade
Price – £10

Project focus

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College Amadou Hampate Ba, Niamey, Niger: structural design in an international development context

The IStructE's Humanitarian and International Development Panel spoke to MHA Structural Design's Marco Conti about College Amadou Hampate Ba in Niamey, Niger.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Marco Conti
Price – £0
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Restoration of the Elizabeth Tower: pairing tradition and modernity at the Houses of Parliament

This article describes the seven-year project to restore and refurbish the Grade I listed Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster, London.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Stephen Baker and Matt Penellum
Price – £10
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Atlantis The Royal hotel – designing multiperformance glass features

This article focuses on two structural glass elements located in the entry vestibule of Atlantis The Royal hotel: Deluge – a pair of all-glass lifts with water cascading on the outer surface; and Alight – a feature involving fire, water and glass.

Date – 2 January 2024
Author – Peter Lenk, Mercedes Gargallo, Eva Babic and Jordi Alcaine
Price – £10

Opinion

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Verulam (readers' letters – March 2024)

This month's letters concern subsidence, Category 3 checks and New Zealand seismic masonry codes.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Various
Price – £10
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Profile: Kim Rochard

If your dream job involves castles and stately homes, it's unlikely you would turn your attention to structural engineering. But as Kim Rochard explains, it’s possible to combine the two in the specialised field of conservation engineering. Helena Russell finds out more.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Helena Russell
Price – £0
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Q&A with... Miriam Graham

Miriam Graham, structural engineer at Arup, reflects on her work in the humanitarian and international development sector and being part of the IStructE's HID panel.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – Miriam Graham
Price – £0

At the back

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Spotlight on Structures (March 2024)

The Featured Article for Volume 58 (December 2023) of Structures , chosen by Associate Editor John Orr, discusses precast concrete wall panels and their connections between other structural members.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – The Institution of Structural Engineers
Price – £0
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Diary dates (March 2024)

A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.

Date – 1 March 2024
Author – The Institution of Structural Engineers
Price – £0
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The Drawing Board (February 2024)

This month, Ron Slade has chosen a sketch by Ameet Mistry as the winner of The Drawing Board.

Date – 1 February 2024
Author – Ron Slade
Price – £10