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Issue 9

Browse the content of the September 2013 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (September 2013)
All articles published in the September 2013 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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Design and construction of the Bulgari Hotel and Residences, London
Completed in time for the London Olympics, this high quality development was constructed to a challenging brief that included a below ground column-free ballroom and 25m swimming pool, on a confined site in London's Knightsbridge.

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Near-misses and failure (part 2)
Sean Brady sets out seven strategies for identifying and reacting to structural failure near-misses.

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 20): Working with concrete: associated risks (1)
Cement, a key constituent of concrete, is a chemical which has the ability to cause adverse health effects. This short article highlights the principal risks when working with the material and offers guidance on preventative measures.

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Working with display screen equipment
Simon Pitchers provides a précis of the UK guidance, created to optimise a desk-based
working environment.

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 31): Drawing nomenclature

This note describes the basic knowledge required to read drawings produced by structural engineers.

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 32): Floor slab construction

When developing a scheme, the choice of floor slab construction is critical to the columns, foundations, walls and overall stability. As such, the floor slab's form should be selected with care and consideration.

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Timber Engineering Notebook No. 7: Fire safety in timber buildings
This article introduces fire safety in relation to timber structures.

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Use of headed bars as anchorage to reinforcement
This paper explains where headed bars can be used to improve the design and buildability of the concrete section and how to ensure there is sufficient anchorage strength.

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