Issue 5

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (May 2017)

All the articles published in the May 2017 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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Was Stonehenge a roofed temple?

This article by František Hájek considers the possibility that Stonehenge was constructed as a roofed temple.

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Heathrow Airport Terminal 2B, Phase 2

This article describes how a complex pier facility for Heathrow Airport Terminal 2B, Phase 2 was designed and constructed on-site and next to passenger aircraft operations.

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Business Practice Note No. 5: Post-contract management

Colin Toms provides advice on matters that an engineer should plan for once construction begins on site.

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Presentation skills: making the most of a sales pitch

Experienced engineer and marketer, David Brett, shares his top tips on how to succeed when presenting to a client.

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An introduction to temporary demountable structures

Alastair Soane and John Cutlack mark the publication of a new edition of the Institution's guide to temporary demountable structures by introducing readers to the key considerations in their design, erection and dismantling.

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Managing Health & Safety Risks (No. 62): Robustness

This article covers how many safety issues on site can be traced back to a failure to assure robustness in temporary works.

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Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 11: Precast concrete bridge beam construction

This article considers temporary works, in particular the use of temporary supports, to precast concrete bridge beams during deck construction.

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Viewpoint: Good design matters – and so do we!

Structural engineers must do more than play a supporting role to architects' designs, argues 2017 Institution President, Ian Firth. We must also engage in the conceptual design process and have our say on what good design is.

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Book review: Durability Design of Concrete Structures – Phenomena, Modeling, and Practice

This book provides good coverage of durability design of concrete structures and valuable information for the understanding of deterioration processes, concludes Long-yuan Li. It will serve as a useful reference work for both students and practising engineers.

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Verulam (readers' letters – May 2017)

This month's letters include several in response to the Edinburgh Schools Inquiry, a robust perspective on climate change, and a discussion of resource management and fees.

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