Bridge Rules OK! Road, Rail and Ro-Ro Bridges BS5400

Fixing window glass The use of a silicon adhesive in a relatively new method of fixing glass was described by Mr G. V. Francis in our column in July 1986. In this method, silicon adhesive is applied around the perimeter of the glass in lieu of an exterior metal stop, mechanically fixed to the frame. Mr Francis' request for the views of readers resulted in letters (November 1986) from Mr G. E. Bratchell and Mr A. Wenham-Prosser, of whom particularly the latter expressed reservations and mentioned possible dangers and difficulties. Verulam

Last year in his Presidential Address, Ted Happold suggested that all Presidents make basically the same speech, being conscious that they represent the entire membership, so that they are expected: -to perceive and explain clearly possible directions for the profession -to produce an extra awareness which not only extends to us but also influences how others see us -to ask questions hopefully of all the membership -to raise our vision K.C. White

President’s diary Following the joint conference of Branch Chairman and Honorary Secretaries in London on 6 November, the President looks forward to joining members at the inaugural meetings of the East Anglian Branch in Norwich on 9 November, the Bedfordshire & Adjoining Counties Branch in Bedford on 10 November, the Thames Valley Branch at Wexham Springs on the evening of the following day, the North Thames Branch in Harlow on 18 November, the South-Eastern Counties Branch in Croydon on 24 November, the Northern Ireland Branch in Belfast on 27 November, and the Peterborough Section on 19 November. Mr White will attend the Republic of Ireland Branch’s annual dinner, in Dublin, on 13 November.