All the articles from the September 2023 issue of The Structural Engineer.
Publish Date – 6 September 2023
This article covers technical and asset management aspects related to the assessment and subsequent strengthening design for post-tensioned concrete box-girder bridges.
This article gives a view of the way in which assessment codes can fall short in carrying out a structural assessment of steel bridges.
This month we present a report concerning a pedestrian bridge that may have reduced load capacity due to corrosion at the root of cantilever supports.
This CPD module, sponsored by SCIA, examines the analysis and design of steel-and-concrete composite columns.
This article describes the work of COWI, Spencer Bridge Engineering and UK Highways A55 Ltd to replace the hangers on the Menai Suspension Bridge in North Wales.
Mungo Stacy discusses the condition of the UK's bridges and the challenges faced by structural engineers in assessing and maintaining bridges in the years ahead.
Helena Russell finds out how Cameron Archer-Jones' fascination for structural engineering and a commitment to spreading the net-zero message across the bridges sector are key drivers for him.
Kate Wise argues that it's time for engineers to take a more proactive approach and seek to offer early input and advice to clients.
This month's letters discuss the development of the Building Regulations, reusing structural steel beams and wall return dimensions.
A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.
The Featured Article for Volume 53 of Structures, chosen by Associate Editor Mario D'Aniello, shows improved fire design of steel I-sections.