Issue 5

Contents page

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (May 2024)

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

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Obituary: Professor David Blockley, 1941–2024

An obituary charting the life and career of Professor David Blockley, 1941–2024, who was President of the Institution of Structural Engineers between 2001 and 2002.

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Putting sustainable design practices at the heart of the IStructE exams

Michael Lewis, Examinations and PRI Manager, outlines recent changes to Institution membership exams that address matters relating to sustainable design.

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Chartered Environmentalist registration: a new opportunity for members

Rebecca Carey and Will Arnold introduce a new professional designation open to Institution members with a keen interest in the environmental impact of their work.

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CROSS Safety Alert: Lessons learned from the 2018 Florida bridge collapse during construction

This month we present key elements of a CROSS Safety Alert from December 2020 detailing the failures and lessons learned from the Florida bridge collapse in 2018.

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Designing footbridges: an introduction

This article provides a brief introduction to the design of a footbridge and highlights the differences from road and rail bridges.

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Successful timber bridge design – a pedestrian/cycle bridge perspective

This article provides an overview of timber bridge design with common superstructure forms and guidance on design standards. 

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Cody Dock Rolling Bridge, London – innovation through collaboration

This article gives an overview of the design process and unique engineering challenges of the Cody Dock Rolling Bridge in London.

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Dynamic assessment of the Malaysia Square Pedestrian Bridge, Battersea Power Station transformation

This article discusses the project to assess the dynamic characteristics of the Malaysia Square Pedestrian Bridge, London.

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Profile: David Knight

David Knight has made his mark in the bridges sector through his involvement in some of the industry's smallest, yet most inspired, footbridge projects. He talks to Helena Russell about the power of collaboration, and what designers can learn from fabricators.

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Viewpoint: The Baltimore bridge collapse: a vital lesson for structural engineers

The tragedy of the Francis Scott Key Bridge highlights the need for structural engineers to ensure that the risks inherent in our built infrastructure remain acceptable, argues Colin Caprani.

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Verulam (readers' letters – May 2024)

This month's letters include discussion over design checks and suitably experienced engineers as well as seismic design of masonry and more. 

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Diary dates (May 2024)

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

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Spotlight on Structures (May 2024)

The Featured Article for Volume 60 of Structures is now available. Ashraf Ashour, Associate Editor, has chosen a paper on a sliding-based isolation system with the aim of enhancing the seismic performance of masonry structures.

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The Drawing Board (May 2024)

This month, Ron Slade has chosen sketches by Alex Ewart and Brian Turner as the winners of The Drawing Board.

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