Issue 4

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Complete issue (April 2024)

All the articles from the April 2024 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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Recognising long-serving members

The President and Council congratulate the following members who achieved 25, 30, 40, 50 or 60 years' professional membership of the Institution during 2023.

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Lower-carbon concrete technologies

In this article, we introduce the IStructE's new concrete technology tracker, which has been compiled to inform members about the development of lower-carbon alternatives to conventional Portland cement-based concrete. We also look in more detail at four emerging technologies: Limestone Calcined Clay Cement, Seratech, Cambridge Electric Cement, and Brimstone.

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Stakeholder relationships: implementing a strong communication strategy

Theodore Wright concludes this two-part article by examining how structural engineers can achieve their project objectives with the help of an effective communication strategy.

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Provisions for assessment of existing structures in the second-generation concrete Eurocode

Craig Giaccio examines ways in which the second generation of Eurocodes will facilitate the assessment of existing concrete-framed structures.

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National Structural Concrete Specification – looking ahead to the fifth edition

Paul Toplis and Jenny Burridge preview key changes to the forthcoming revision of the UK's standard specification for concrete frames, due to be published later this year.

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CROSS Safety Report: Accidental partial demolition of a beam

This month we present a report about a permanent works design engineer who noticed that hydro-demolition of the end of a floor supporting beam had taken place out of sequence. This introduced a pattern of bending moments and shear forces that were not considered in the original design. 

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Reusing and repurposing concrete-framed structures: practical engineering considerations

Garreth Joyce explores some of the key practical considerations that engineers need to take into account when reusing and repurposing concrete-framed structures, as well as some considerations for specific building types for change-of-use projects.

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A concrete answer for circular construction: three prototypes reusing saw-cut elements

This article examines three prototype structures built by researchers at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne reusing concrete elements saw-cut from existing structures scheduled for demolition.

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Book review: Home and away: A civil engineering odyssey

This career-spanning book offers insight for anyone venturing into engineering, and how to build on the life lessons you learn along the way, writes Patrick Augustin.

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Verulam (readers' letters – April 2024)

This month's letters cover legislation for design checks, embodied carbon of modular construction approaches, and assessment of masonry buildings for earthquake resilience in New Zealand. 

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Regional focus (April 2024)

In this new feature, we share news, updates and initiatives from the Institution's regional group network around the world. We begin this month with the UAE, Yorkshire and British Columbia.

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Diary dates (April 2024)

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

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Spotlight on Structures (April 2024)

The Featured Article for Volume 59 of Structures is now available. Chosen by Associate Editor Mark Bradford, the paper discusses experimental results from a robustness assessment on precast concrete connections.

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Library update: Sustainable (re)use of concrete

From adaptive reuse of existing structures, to recycling as aggregates, or reusing elements from existing buildings, there is great potential for reducing the environmental impact of concrete. This month, we look at the Library's resources in these areas.

Publish Date – 2 April 2024

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