Verulam (readers' letters – November 2012)

This paper presents advances in funicular tile vaulting, made possible through innovation in form finding, falsework systems and construction methods.

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

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 .