Issue 7

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (July 2012)

All articles published in the July 2012 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 2 July 2012

The Structural Engineer

Façade retention and skate sliding at Chenil House, Chelsea, London

Bob Snelling and Colin Toms describe the design and construction of the support, bracing and transport structures necessary to relocate a 120 year old Dutch Gable.

Publish Date – 2 July 2012

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 6): The management of H&S risks during design development

This article demonstrates how engineers involve themselves in many tasks in connection with civil and structural engineering projects, but manage risk above all else.

Publish Date – 2 July 2012

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Safety in the use of construction fixings

Stuart Alexander and Alastair Soane discuss an often overlooked aspect of construction that's starting to receive more attention thanks to a CROSS-inspired joint publication by two specialist associations.

Publish Date – 2 July 2012

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 10): Principles of lateral stability

This note explains the various methods adopted to ensure lateral stability and robustness in structures.

Publish Date – 2 July 2012

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 11): Floor vibration

This note is an introduction to the assessment of floor vibrations – a frequently overlooked aspect of the design process. Floor vibrations can lead to expensive remedial works, as occupants complain of discomfort due to excessive movement.

Publish Date – 2 July 2012

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Comparison of the load predictions for vertically loaded masonry walls using BS 5628 and EC6

In this paper comparisons between British and European standards have been undertaken to evaluate differences between strength predictions with respect to vertically loaded masonry walls.

Publish Date – 2 July 2012

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