Discussion on Design of a Mobile Articulated Structure for Railway-Bridge Maintenance by K.C. Falcon

Mr R. J. M. Sutherland (F) (Harris & Sutherland): First, I would like to congratulate the authors not only on a very interesting paper but on applying more advanced techniques in masonry construction to one building than I have ever seen before.

Micros and structural engineers This month we have two letters dealing with the use of microcomputers in structural engineering to fan the spark originally struck by Mr B. C. Bird in our April column. Mr Peter Carr has written from St Albans on the availability of computer programs. Verulam

I am very much aware of the honour the Institution has done me in electing me as its 63rd President. I appreciate it more than I can say and, in return, pledge my unstinted efforts on behalf of the Institution during the coming year. A.C. Paterson