All articles published in Issue 4 (February 2011) of The Structural Engineer.
Publish Date – 15 February 2011
Keith Laidlaw and Bawden Burrows from MLM Consulting Engineers describe the design and construction of a steel framed temperature controlled high bay warehouse in Stevenage, Hertfordshire with particular reference to its ‘green’ credentials.
Samir Govind (Technical Director, Beca) explains how the futuristic building design reflects the innovative nature of the work undertaken by its occupiers.
Design for deconstruction (DfD) means considering end of use scenarios during initial design. Design which incorporates re-use of deconstructed elements is a closely allied but different subject, and is not covered in this briefing.
This month's letters concern responses regarding party wall awards and building control.
Gary Robinson and Kevin Gilsenan use the No 1 New York Street building in Manchester to illustrate the benefits of modern design codes and supply chain foresight.
David Doran has written in regarding the 'Robustness and the relevance of Ronan Point today' paper by M. N. Bussell and A. E. K. Jones (7 December 2010).