Continuing Education: Learning Needs and Learning Styles

Mr. T. N. W. Akroyd (F) gave us an authoritative statement on the duties of a local authority under the Building Regulations (November 1975) which stimulated us to probe yet further the issue of checking calculations. He has taken this point and dealt with it as succinctly as ever: My note (November 1975) was intended to express in simple words the answer to the question: 'Has a local authority a legal obligation in the execution of its duty under the Building Regulations to check calculations made by a qualified person?' Since you appear clearly and unmistakably to exhibit signs of someone who has not understood my previous letter let me please try to help further. Verulam

This paper examines developments in the education and training of the structural engineering technician since the introduction of the Institution's Technician Certificate in 1970. The establishment of the Technician Education Council and the Engineers Registration Board has provided a framework within which the Institution has developed its policy for technicians. The progress made by the Technician Education Council is reviewed and future changes in the education of technicians are discussed. A recent survey of those who have passed the Institution test reveals the nature of their employment, their opinion of the test and their desire for status. A training scheme for technicians is described in some detail and reference is made to the recent introduction of an Associate-Membership class within the Institution for technicians. Kenneth Severn and K.C. White

This paper is concerned with the way in which vertical load is distributed in shear wall buildings. It deals in the main with tall buildings (height to width greater than l.5:1), but some of the conclusions reached may have applicability to other types of wall construction. I.A. MacLeod and H. Hosny