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Issue 11

Browse the content of the November 2012 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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Complete issue (November 2012)
All articles published in the November 2012 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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Performance based seismic design of an offshore platform in the Caspian Sea
A team from Arup describe an innovative, performance based design approach that ultimately led to significant material savings.

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 10): Common design hazards
This article shows how engineers can reduce the risks to those who construct, maintain, use and demolish structures. 

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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Winter's tales
As winter draws closer in the UK, Structural-Safety's Alastair Soane cites several examples of recent weather-induced structural damage.

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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De Grolsch Veste stadium failure
Sean Brady provides an overview of the technical and human factors that contributed to the partial collapse of Dutch football team FC Twente's stadium roof. 

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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The UK Anti-Corruption Forum
Bob McKittrick provides an update on the Forum's recent activities, highlighting two significant developments. 

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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Why it's all change for PAYE
A brief but important overview on the forthcoming changes to the way in which UK employers will need to report Pay as You Earn (PAYE) details to HM Revenue & Customs. 

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 18): Design of timber floor joists
This note explains the principles behind the design of timber floor joists and provides a worked example. In accordance with BS EN 1995-1-1 Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures – Part 1-1: General – Common rules and rules for buildings.

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 19): Soil bearing capacity

This note explains the principles of how soil's bearing capacity is determined, and how it impacts on foundation design.

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Innovative funicular tile vaulting: A prototype vault in Switzerland
This paper presents advances in funicular tile vaulting, made possible through innovation in form finding, falsework systems and construction methods.

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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Verulam (readers' letters – November 2012)
Letters this month include discussion on safe load tables, openings in masonry walls, training of junior structural engineers and more.

Publish Date – 26 October 2012

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