Issue 4

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (April 2018)

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

Publish Date – 1 April 2018

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News: Long-serving members recognised

The Institution acknowledges those members who marked a significant anniversary as either a Chartered Structural Engineer or Incorporated Structural Engineer during the course of 2017.

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The structural engineering of the Leadenhall Building, London

This paper presents a detailed description of the structural design of the Leadenhall Building in London, a 224m high commercial office tower built by Laing O'Rourke for British Land and Oxford Properties.

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Business Practice Note No. 14: Using social media effectively

Kathryn Bistacchi and Kirsty Forman discuss best practice when using social media for business, sharing a plan for how to get started, practical tips and advice on measuring success.

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Design of precast concrete floors in steel-framed buildings. Part 1: Slab design

This article addresses slab design when designing steel-framed buildings with precast concrete floors.

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Profile: Gennady Vasilchenko-Malishev

Jackie Whitelaw interviews Russian engineer Gennady Vasilchenko-Malishev who grew up surrounded by scientists looking to break boundaries. What he learned from that experience has informed his career as one of the world's leading experts in structural glass design.

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Book review: Building structures – understanding the basics (3rd ed.)

'Well worth the read', says Michael Dickson of this accessible, well-illustrated book on both the fundamentals and greater complexities of structural performance.

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Book review: Design of joints in steel structures (UK ed.)

Alasdair Beal finds this manual useful for those keen to understand the background to Eurocode 3, but unsuitable for engineers seeking practical guidance on connection design.

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Verulam (readers' letters – April 2018)

This month's letters express concern about a trend to omit geotechnical investigations on domestic basement projects; continue the debate about the magazine's brainteasers; and laud a recent initiative to promote the profession to young people through YouTube videos.

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Diary dates (April 2018)

Upcoming events at HQ and around the Regional Groups.

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Spotlight on Structures (April 2018)

This month we present the shortlisted papers for the 2018 Structures prizes – for Best Research Paper and Best Research into Practice paper. The winners of each paper will be unveiled at the Institution's People and Papers Awards ceremony in June.

Publish Date – 1 April 2018

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