Viewpoint: The Bragg Report: 50 years on

Author: David Thomas

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2 June 2025

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Viewpoint: The Bragg Report: 50 years on

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David Thomas
Date published
2 June 2025
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David Thomas

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 6, 2025, Page(s) 40-41

Date published

2 June 2025

Author

David Thomas

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 6, 2025, Page(s) 40-41

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

David Thomas reflects on the role of this milestone report in highlighting the importance of buildability and temporary works in engineering design and developing the safer industry we have today.

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40-41
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Safety Codes & Standards Temporary works Opinion Issue 6

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