The Design of Steel Frames Discussion on Professor J.F. Baker's Paper

Manholes are constructed on sewers, at all changes of direction, gradient, and size, and in the case of small sewers, say 18 in. diameter and under, at intervals of not more than 360 ft. James Duff

The type of plate to be considered is that whose thickness is small compared with the overall linear dimensions and whose maximum deflection, under the application of load in a direction normal to the plane of the plate, is small compared with the thickness. The example which most frequently occurs is that of a plate bent under the application of uniformly distributed load, and the deflection of any such plate must satisfy the equation... F.A. Gerard

Niamh McCloskey reflects on her personal experience of the challenging reality of returning to work after maternity leave, questioning whether workplaces truly support women in this transition and highlighting how, with the right support and recognition of the new perspectives and skills that motherhood can bring, we can retain mothers and allow them to thrive in underrepresented industries.