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Complete issue (April 2014)
All articles published in the April 2014 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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Form: an adventure in concrete and brick
One of two individuals to be awarded the Pai Lin Li Travel Award in 2013, John Orr reports on the time he spent visiting South America, studying examples of flexible formwork in Chile and the work of Eladio Dieste in Uruguay.

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Innovative use of timber as a seismic-resistant sustainable construction material in New Zealand
One of two individuals to be awarded the Pai Lin Li Travel Award in 2013, Katherine Symons spent several weeks in New Zealand, looking at the ways timber is being used as a structural material, following the earthquakes of 2010-11.

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International deal activity on the up and up
Browne Jacobson has seen an increasing appetite from funders and banks to support transactions with international elements and there have been some common themes with these deals. Peter Westlake provides more detail.

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 26): Lone working
It will often be safe to work alone. However, in some situations people can be exposed to additional health and safety risks when unaccompanied. Establishing a healthy and safe working environment for lone workers can be different from that required for other workers. This short article sets out the primary considerations.

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 2, No. 10): Design of reinforced concrete walls

This note explains how reinforced concrete walls are designed to withstand high in-plane bending forces, in accordance with Eurocode 2.

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Composite and Steel Construction compendium. Part 4: Composite beams using precast concrete units
This article explains the formation of the concrete flange of a composite beam using precast units, highlighting the associated benefits.

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Concrete Bridge Design and Construction. No. 4: Types of concrete bridge
This article examines the selection process for the most suitable type of concrete bridge. The general parameters of the scheme such as typical spans, overall deck area, clearance requirements, alignment and the overall aesthetic will start to suggest which type of bridge deck and construction methods might be appropriate.

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Profile: John Viise
Skyscraper expert John Viise can trace his structural engineering ancestry back to pioneers in the field. But the American counsels modern engineers to 'work the problem' for themselves rather than rely too much on computers. During a recent trip to the UK, he spoke to Jackie Whitelaw.

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Viewpoint: Information Management in the oil and gas industry
David Hodgson provides an alternative perspective on BIM; citing the history of ‘Information Management’ in the oil and gas industry, the lessons learned and the obstacles and opportunities that Information Management and BIM present for structural engineers.

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Verulam (readers' letters – April 2014)
Letters this month include discussion on flooding, live loads, BIM, the CE exam, Approved Document A and late payments.

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Book review: Engineering: The Pre-Industrial Age
Dermot O'Dwyer comments on an easily accessible overview of a fascinating engineering era.

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Book review: Al Bahr Towers: The Abu Dhabi Investment Council Headquarters
Founder partner of Buro Happold, Terry Ealey, takes a look at an architectural title that describes a project showcasing an innovative solar energy control system.

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