Issue 11

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Complete issue (November 2015)

All articles published in the November 2015 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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Elegant structures

In this article, Mike Schlaich, explores the idea of 'elegant structures' and asks whether elegance is an ingredient of a high-quality structure.

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The Living Planet Centre – a sustainable home for WWF-UK

This article outlines the design and construction of the multipurpose Living Planet Centre for WWF-UK in Woking, UK, and the control of its environmental and social impact.

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Managing risk and contractual liability. Part 11: Net contribution and limitations of liability

This month's article from Griffiths & Armour explains the benefits of net contribution clauses (NCCs) and clauses which limit an engineer's liability.

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Introducing the National Structural Timber Specification

Adrian Young of BM TRADA describes the National Structural Timber Specification and explains how structural engineers will use it in practice.

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 45): Small-scale works and CDM 2015

This article considers the effect of changes introduced in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) for small-scale and domestic projects.

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Timber Engineering Notebook No. 13: Cross-laminated timber construction (part 3)

This article presents detailed advice on the material properties and structural design of CLT based on current UK practice.

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Conservation compendium. Part 12: Scaffolding of historic structures

This article uses four case studies to explore issues with scaffolding of historic structures.

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Spotlight on Structures (November 2015)

In this new section of The Structural Engineer, we shine a spotlight on papers recently published in Structures – the Research Journal of The Institution of Structural Engineers.

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Viewpoint: The dilemma of foreign practices

Ernest Pennells recounts his experiences of unethical conduct during his diverse career and calls on companies and governments to do more to challenge questionable practices.

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Viewpoint: Are we paying snow the respect it deserves?

Alastair Hughes is concerned that lessons have not been learned from the damage caused by exceptional snowfall in Scotland in 2010 and sets out measures that could address this.

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Book review: An Introduction to MATLAB Programming and Numerical Methods for Engineers

Colin Caprani enjoys this introduction to MATLAB, which would make an ideal companion for engineers interested in starting to program.

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Book review: Rehabilitation of Metallic Civil Infrastructure using FRP Composites

Practising engineers will find this well-structured book an excellent resource, writes Tim Stratford, with case studies and data presenting the latest international research and practice.

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Verulam (readers' letters – November 2015)

Letters this month include discussion on the CDM 2015 Regulations, corrosion of steel frames within masonry, and a possible change to the materials factor being considered for Eurocode 3.

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