Issue 8

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The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (August 2015)

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

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Frei Otto – inspired inventor, researcher and designer (part 1)

Institution Past President, Michael Dixon, looks back at the inspirational career of the late Frei Otto; the celebrated German architect who died earlier this year. In the first part of a two-part article, Dixon examines Otto's philosophy and early work with lightweight structures.

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Hartford stadium collapse: why software should never be more than a tool to be used wisely

While we may think of blind faith in technology as a modern affliction, Sean Brady's account of the Hartford Civic Center Stadium collapse shows that overreliance on structural analysis software is not a new problem.

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Managing risk and contractual liability. Part 8: Indemnity clauses

The risks posed by indemnity clauses are the subject of our latest article from insurance broker Griffiths & Armour.

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 42): Hazards in masonry

This article covers the common hazards to consider when working with masonry.

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Concrete Design Guide. No. 8: Deflection – the span-to-effective-depth method and EC2

The concluding article in this series discusses the span-to-effective-depth method for verifying deflection limits of slabs and beams.

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Conservation compendium. Part 9: Corrosion of steel frames behind masonry elevations – introduction

This article is the first of two which will discuss the problem of corrosion of steel frames behind masonry elevations. It aims to provide an introduction to this form of construction and to consider the ways in which lack of maintenance can lead to corrosion of the steel frame, before setting out how remedial work should be approached.

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Timber Engineering Notebook No. 10: Structural insulated panel construction

This article introduces structural insulated panels (SIPs), their usage and benefits in construction of residential and light commercial buildings.

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Spotlight on Structures (August 2015)

Synopses of the latest papers accepted for publication in the Institution's new research journal, Structures. Access to Structures is free to all during 2015. 

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Profile: Craig Beresford

Craig Beresford has had a very successful career in the high-pressure world of property and he's done it by recognising the value of getting on with people and enjoying their company. Jackie Whitelaw went to meet the friendly man who is managing director of structures for Waterman and chief operating officer of its property business.

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Viewpoint: Converging on collaboration

The confluence of multiple technology-related trends will drive new demands for construction collaboration, argues Michael Gustafson of Autodesk.

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Book review: Vibration analysis and structural dynamics for civil engineers

Martin Williams enjoys this unusual introduction to vibration analysis and structural dynamics, but is left uncertain of its intended readership.

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Verulam (readers' letters – August 2015)

Letters this month include discussion on the overuse of windposts, the CDM Regulations, and the first truly hybrid structure.

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