Issue 5

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The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (May 2026)

All the articles from the May 2026 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 1 May 2026

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Designing to net-zero targets: is our best good enough?

Meeting the embodied carbon targets of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will require both efficient and sustainable designs and innovations in material science and production techniques. Ben Gholam explores what can be achieved today when designing multistorey residential buildings and what might help to bridge the gap in future years.

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Second-generation Eurocodes: a new series to support the transition

On behalf of BSI, David Nethercot, Steve Denton and Deidre Fourie introduce a new series of articles that aims to inform IStructE members about key technical changes and practical implications during the countdown to the second-generation suite of Eurocodes coming into force.

Publish Date – 1 May 2026

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Building safety: an engineer's pack

Whether delivering new-build designs or assessing existing buildings, structural engineers can ensure they follow best practice for building safety thanks to four new publications from the IStructE, explains Technical Director, Patrick Hayes.

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CROSS Safety Report: Alterations to spine wall and joists result in structural issues

This month's report details the structural damage in a listed building after alterations that involved moving a spine wall and notching timber joists.

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 2, No. 27): Analysis modelling for mass timber structures (part 2)

This note discusses analysis modelling considerations specific to mass timber structures. Part 2 looks at element properties and types, hybrid/composite structures and connections, as well as presenting a short example.

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Local, sustainable, reusable – a new boathouse for Newnham College, Cambridge

This article describes the project for a new boathouse for Newnham College in Cambridge, which uses locally grown green timber and woven willow in its construction.

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Viewpoint: Doing the right thing

Nick Simpson explores three philosophical approaches to doing good and encourages readers to consider how these might be applicable in their work as structural engineers.

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Profile: Jacques Heyman

From plastic theory to magnificent cathedrals, Jacques Heyman has had a long and varied career. Helena Russell maps the highlights.

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Book review: The Stone Skeleton: Structural engineering of masonry architecture (2nd edn.)

This welcome update after 30 years introduces significant new material while retaining the core of the original edition, writes Helen Rogers.

Publish Date – 1 May 2026

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Verulam (readers' letters – May 2026)

This month's letters continue discussion on foundation design, large panel tower blocks and principal designer responsibilities.

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Diary dates (May 2026)

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

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Spotlight on Structures (May 2026)

Associate Editor, Iman Hajirasouliha, has chosen a paper on the potential of wire arc additive manufacturing under the influence of key process parameters as the Featured Article for Volume 84 of Structures.

Publish Date – 1 May 2026

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The Drawing Board (May 2026)

This month, judge Ron Slade has selected a sketch by Amrit Aluna as the winner of The Drawing Board. He will receive an e-book of his choice from the Institution's current catalogue.

Publish Date – 1 May 2026

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