Viewpoint: The Bragg Report: 50 years on

Author: David Thomas

Date published

2 June 2025

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Viewpoint: The Bragg Report: 50 years on

The Structural Engineer

Author

David Thomas

Citation

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

https://doi.org/10.56330/MWGI6637

Date published

2 June 2025

Author

David Thomas

Citation

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

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/MWGI6637

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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Format:
PDF
Pages:
40-41
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Safety Codes & Standards Temporary works Opinion Issue 6

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