Issue 12

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Complete issue (December 2015)

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

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A timber roof for a new swimming pool at Alfriston School, Buckinghamshire

This article describes the design and construction of a timber roof for a new swimming pool at Alfriston School, Buckinghamshire, UK. 

 

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Managing risk and contractual liability. Part 12: Novation

This month's article from Griffiths & Armour considers the potential pitfalls of novation agreements and offers advice on how to avoid or mitigate these.

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When structural failure reflects societal failure

Sean Brady explores the wider societal ramifications of devastating structural failures.

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Are you managing the transition to CDM 2015?

Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner Louise Hosking offers advice on managing some of the challenges posed by the new CDM regulations.

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Confidential Reporting on Structural Safety (CROSS)

In this article, we summarise the latest CROSS newsletter from Structural-Safety.

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 46): Safety issues in high-rise construction

Working at height is always hazardous. When very tall buildings are being designed, constructed or modified, a number of standard hazards become exaggerated and require special attention.

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Timber Engineering Notebook No. 14: Special connections using glued-in rods

This articles examines the use of glued-in rods for timber connections and the context of their usage in the UK. 

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Conservation compendium. Part 13: Common repairs and strengthening of structural timbers

This article discusses common repairs and strengthening of structural timbers in historic buildings, covering conservation philosophy, material choice and detailing.

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Spotlight on Structures (December 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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Profile: Nick Francis

After 16 years in the Army, Major Nick Francis is making the move into civilian engineering. What have been the highlights of his career so far and what has he learned in the military that will help his new employer? Jackie Whitelaw reports.

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Book review: Structural Engineering – A Very Short Introduction

Tianjian Ji welcomes this short introduction to structural engineering, which goes some way to addressing the lack of books on engineering for the general reader.

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Book review: Wind Effects on Cable-Supported Bridges

This thoroughly researched book will appeal to doctorate-level academics and specialist consultants working on long-span cable-supported bridges, believes Matthew Myerscough.

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Verulam (readers' letters – December 2015)

Letters this month focus on CE marking, particularly CE marking of steel and whether it is possible to CE mark a swing bridge.

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