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Study Groups

Our Study Groups are open to members and non-members, encouraging debate and knowledge-sharing on a variety of engineering topics.

If you have a passion for a particular topic Study Groups are a great opportunity to learn more, network with others who share your interest and contribute to your Initial and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The Bayonne Bridge

Bridges Study Group

Bridges Study Group
Our Bridges Study Group exchanges ideas and develops knowledge of the management and maintenance of bridges.

 
An image of a controlled fire experiment

Fire Engineering Study Group

Fire Engineering Study Group
Our Fire Engineering Study Group exchanges ideas and develops knowledge of both prescribed and performance based fire engineering.
Exterior view of the construction of the Perry Bridge

Management of Structures Study Group

Management of Structures Study Group

The Management of Structures Study Group discusses how structural engineers can actively manage structures once they are in use.

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete planks (RAACs) Study Group

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete planks (RAACs) Study Group
Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a form of lightweight concrete sometimes referred to as panels. It was used primarily in roof planks of some public buildings built between the mid-1950s and mid-1990s.
Building facade

Façade engineering and Structural Use of Glass Study Group

Façade engineering and Structural Use of Glass Study Group

Our Façade engineering and structural use of glass study group brings together consulting engineers, architects, contractors, manufacturers and researchers.

Historic timber structures

History of Structural Engineering

History of Structural Engineering
The History of Structural Engineering Group welcomes all who are interested in the history of structural engineering
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Nuclear Study Group

Nuclear Study Group
Our Nuclear Study Group discusses structural engineering within the nuclear sector.
 
AECOM, Yenigun Construction

Stadia and Other Crowd Excited Structures Study Group

Stadia and Other Crowd Excited Structures Study Group
Our Stadia and Other Crowd Excited Structures Study Group discusses all aspects of major venue design - including conception to analysis and optimisation of all the structural elements, plus fabrication, delivery and construction issues.

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