Complete issue (Issue 2 – January 2011)

This month's letters concern the effective width of slabs and quality in construction.

Former President Dr Graham Owens reports on the initial phase of an Institution-led project that sets out to improve understanding of structural behaviour at the undergraduate level.

Larry Platt, Managing Director of a group of Australian companies specialising in consulting engineering, environmental management, technology and manufacturing, says Australia has a lot to offer engineers looking for work.