Issue 10

Contents page

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (October 2023)

All the articles from the October 2023 issue of The Structural Engineer. 

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IStructE: responding to the RAAC crisis

The Institution explains how it has been engaging with government and the media to provide insight and advice on the RAAC crisis engulfing the UK's schools.

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How to approach the assessment of an existing building

Andrew Lawrence, Richard Hill and Stephen Fernandez discuss the assessment of existing buildings and some of the key questions to consider. 

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Reuse of existing buildings: a safety perspective

Allan Mann of the IStructE Safety, Health and Wellbeing Panel provides a short summary of some of the key safety considerations when working on an existing building.

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Historical defects in buildings – Introduction

Hugh Docherty introduces a new series of short advice notes that aims to educate structural engineers on historical defects commonly encountered when working on existing buildings.

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Historical defects in buildings – No. 1: Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

Hugh Docherty looks at the topical subject of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), offering brief guidance on identification and mitigation/remedial options.

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CROSS Safety Report: Failure of cantilevered stone staircase

This month we present a report concerning the partial collapse of a cantilevered stone staircase without warning during a renovation at a stately home built around 1830.

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Refurbishments of existing structures: risk and insurance considerations

Sam Hiller of insurance broker, Gallagher, summarises the insurance challenges of refurbishment projects that structural engineers may find it helpful to be aware of.

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Battersea Power Station – regeneration of an icon

This article presents a summary of the substantial engineering work undertaken to bring Battersea Power Station back to life.

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Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney – conservation, life extension and upgrade using live digital twinning

This article describes the feasibility studies, investigations, analysis, structural health monitoring, digital twinning, and structural adequacy verification of the repurposed 50-storey Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney, Australia.

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Viewpoint: Teaching 'reuse' principles at university

Jon Carr and Richard Harpin describe a new module at The University of Sheffield responding to the trend for extending the life of existing buildings

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Profile: Albert Williamson-Taylor

This year's Gold Medallist, Albert Williamson-Taylor, talks to Helena Russell about his passion for the fundamentals of engineering and why he's not afraid to be controversial.

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Verulam (readers' letters – October 2023)

This month's letters cover RAAC surveys and proof of experience, structural steel reuse, early engagement in projects and more. 

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Diary dates (October 2023)

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

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Spotlight on Structures (October 2023)

Associate Editor Hua Yang has selected an article reviewing self-centering dampers for seismic-resilient structures as the Featured Article for Volume 54 (August 2023) of Structures.

Publish Date – 3 October 2023

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