The history, development and potential of jacked underground structures

Old steel structures may need welding but could follow outdated standards. John Hicks reviews UK welding specifications and offers guidance on assessing their suitability.

Institution Fellow, Bob Wilson, suspects that previous titles by Francis Ching notwithstanding, this latest offering might be of more interest to architects than structural engineers.

Letters this month include discussion on flood prevention, the Exam and Eurocode requirements for steel connections.