Issue 11

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The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (November 2014)

All articles published in the November 2014 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Arena Fonte Nova, Brazil: low prestress for a lightweight roof

This article describes how a solution for the large-span roof for the Arena Fonte Nova stadium in Brazil allowed prestressing to be reduced by 50% as it prepared to host several football matches in the 2014 World Cup.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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The Quebec Bridge collapse: a preventable failure (part 1)

In the first of a two-part article, Sean Brady takes readers through the chain of events that led to the collapse during construction, with 75 deaths, of the Quebec Bridge.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 33): Controlling risks from underground and overhead services

In developed countries, the space below ground is littered both with debris from past construction and with utility services – some active, some redundant. Risks from overhead services mostly relate to power lines, which may be fouled by crane jibs, scaffolding poles or plant. This short article discussed how the associated risks are best controlled.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Make sure your website complies with the law

Intellectual property and technology lawyer Andrew Brennan is worried that many construction and engineering firms in the UK are ignoring regulations governing their corporate websites. Here, he advises businesses on key points to be aware of.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Composite and Steel Construction compendium. Part 11: Beams with web openings

The provision of beams with web openings has become a common method of incorporating services within the structural depth of a floor. Although specialist software is available to design such beams, guidance regarding sizing, spacing and best practice is useful for engineers performing scheme design.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Concrete Bridge Design and Construction. No. 11: Specialist concrete bridges

The penultimate article in this series examines the special types of concrete bridge. Concrete cable-stayed, extradosed and stressed ribbon bridges are all described here, together with the special features of concrete footbridges and railway bridges.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Material properties: effect on deflection, rotation and vibration – Part 2

This article is the second in a three-part series outlining the serviceability hand calculations to be undertaken in the preliminary structural design stage.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Development of dynamic structural testing to current state-of-the-art hybrid testing

This article aims to provide the reader with a basic understanding of the hybrid test method, including its contextual development and potential as a dynamic testing technique.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Viewpoint: Engendering equality in engineering

Peter Rolton laments the lack of female engineers and calls on the industry to do more to attract women to the profession.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Verulam (readers' letters – November 2014)

Letters this month include discussion on flooding and the ways in which the structural engineering profession and practice is changing.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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Book review: Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings (3rd ed.)

Peter Harris is impressed by the comprehensive subject matter and clear illustrations of this introduction to building construction, which would be of value to both students and practising structural engineers.

Publish Date – 24 October 2014

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