Verulam (readers' letters – May 2026)

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1 May 2026

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Verulam (readers' letters – May 2026)

The Structural Engineer

Author

Various

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 5, 2026, Page(s) 34-35

Date published

1 May 2026

Author

Various

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 5, 2026, Page(s) 34-35

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

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

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Pages:
34-35
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Opinion Issue 5

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