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The Structural Engineer

2-dimensional analysis of settlement damage to masonry buildings caused by tunnelling

This paper describes a study of tunnelling-induced settlement damage to masonry buildings, using a numerical model, in which interaction is included. 2-dimensional finite elements (FEs) are used with non-linear material models for the soil and for a masonry façade.

Publish Date – 2 January 2001

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Discussion on Tate Modern by J.G. Hirst, F.H. Wainwright and J.M. Shaw

Readers respond to a paper on the Tate Modern project, presented at a meeting of the Institution of Structural Engineers on 23 March 2000 and published in The Structural Engineer in Volume 78, no. 4, 15 February 2000.

Publish Date – 2 January 2001

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Enhancements to the resisting moment of unreinforced masonry walls due to shifts in the neutral axis

A.N. Fried examines the effect shifts in the neutral axis have on wall-resisting moments and makes recommendations on how it could be included in the design process.

Publish Date – 2 January 2001

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Verulam

This issue's letters cover BS 8666, computer storage requirements, graduate training and much more.

Publish Date – 2 January 2001

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