Issue 14

The paper examines the effect of low-strength concrete beams on the axial load capacity of high-strength concrete columns when the concrete of the beams is carried through the columns. G.K. Georgoussis and M.E. Phipps

The work described is part of a research programme into ways of reducing pedestrian-induced vibrations of footbridges, the problem being that these vibrations can cause discomfort to the user. The two case studies presented describe one method by which this has been achieved-the discrete tuned vibration absorber. R.T. Jones, A.J. Pretlove and R. Eyre