All the articles from the February 2025 issue of The Structural Engineer.
Publish Date – 3 February 2025
IStructE President Mohamad Al-Dah charts his career so far and sets out his aims for 2025, including embodied carbon action, forging partnerships, mentoring and more.
A newly launched assessment scheme allows structural engineers to register as competent to work on higher-risk buildings in England and Wales. The IStructE Membership team explains how it will work.
This month's report discusses an unusual steelwork connection found during an inspection of an existing structure.
K.F. Chung explores high-strength steel in construction with case studies of bridges and civil engineering projects using S690 steel.
This CPD module, sponsored by Metsä, introduces readers to laminated veneer lumber (LVL), before summarising the design of an LVL beam with connections.
This article describes the workflow used to deliver the Tan House Footbridge in Wokingham, UK, and shares lessons learned by the team on the use of repurposed/reclaimed material within the design and procurement process.
Within the next five years, structural steel designers will be making greater use of advanced design methods and 3D printing to achieve more efficient structures and reduce embodied carbon, believes Leroy Gardner. Helena Russell finds out more.
Susan Giahi-Broadbent explains why a methodical approach to Continuing Professional Development can reap career dividends.
This month's letters feature comment on modelling errors, masonry transfer slabs, a CROSS Safety Alert and more.
A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.
The Library holds books on all aspects of steel – from old Dorman Long section books to modern design, construction and maintenance practice – and there is also currently a lot of interest in steel reuse.