Timber Engineering Notebook series. No. 3: Timber frame structures – platform frame construction (pa

This note focuses on the design of reinforced concrete columns to BS EN 1992-1-1 – Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures – Part 1-1: General Rules for Buildings. It covers the design of columns of all cross-section profiles (typically square, rectangular or circular).

An understanding of what causes concrete to crack is important when inspecting new works or existing structures.

New guidance, developed by the UKTFA and other professional bodies, that provides good practice information on safe fire space separation for timber elements during construction.