Issue 10

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (October 2018)

All the articles from the October 2018 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

The Structural Engineer

First-year design – the design of experimental structures

This paper describes an innovative and integrated approach to the teaching of structural design to first-year Civil Engineering students at the University of Southampton, which has received the Excellence in Structural Engineering Education Award 2018.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

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The TallWood House at Brock Commons, Vancouver

This article describes the the design and construction of the 18-storey mass timber TallWood House at Brock Commons, Vancouver.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

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Business Practice Note No. 19: Technical risk and its mitigation

In the latest article in the series, Rob Paul discusses the steps that engineers can take to mitigate against design errors appearing in their work.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

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Technical Guidance Note (Level 2, No. 18): Design of unreinforced masonry retaining walls

This note is an aide to those seeking to design an unreinforced masonry retaining wall. Following this guidance will prevent cracking and ensure that the wall performs as intended.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

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Profile: Sarah Williamson

Sarah Williamson speaks to Jackie Whitelaw about how she has forged her way to being one of the key minds responsible for delivery of the multibillion-pound main civils work contract at Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

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Verulam (readers' letters – October 2018)

This month's letters reflect on the Genoa bridge collapse and ask how many other pieces of infrastructure may be unsafe, consider the subsidence problems that may arise from a hot summer and more.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

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Book review: How to be a party wall surveyor

Simon Pole finds this book to be an easy read on what is a heavy subject. It contains helpful guidance for any engineers considering taking on the role of party wall surveyor.

Publish Date – 1 October 2018

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