Issue 9

Contents page

The Structural Engineer

Complete issue (September 2021)

All the articles from the September 2021 issue of The Structural Engineer.

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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Power stations, bridges and skyscrapers: forgotten figures in structural engineering history (Pt 2)

The second part of this article provides an overview of the careers of two pioneering women in engineering who could be considered candidates as the 'first woman members' of the Institution, Florence Taylor and Mary Irvine.

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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Measuring carbon – a small practice perspective

Peter Laidler describes a small practice's solution to calculating the embodied carbon of its standard structural designs.

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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Strengthening of existing buildings: an introduction

This article discusses how strengthening an existing building can enable changes of use, achieve compliance with modern building codes, resist a previously unforeseen environmental load or increase resilience. It gives a broad description of some common strengthening options, as well as guidance on where to find more information.

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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Reuse, build less, build lean: low-carbon design for 22 Bishopsgate, London

22 Bishopsgate was erected on the site of an abandoned project, reusing 100% of the existing foundations from three previous buildings, and incorporating more than 50% of the basement built for its predecessor. This article describes the approach to reusing the existing foundations and basement, as well as the focus on material efficiency in designing the superstructure and transfer structures.

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Viewpoint: Structural behaviour revisited: who will take up the education challenge?

David Brohn laments the level of understanding of structural behaviour among civil engineering graduates and calls on universities to address the issue in their teaching.

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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Book review: Appraisal and Repair of Timber Structures (2nd ed.)

Richard Harris welcomes this new edition of an essential reference book for those involved in the challenging field of timber building appraisal and repair.

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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Verulam (readers' letters - September 2021)

This month's letters discuss online AGMs, gaining experience on site, the increasing loss of professionals from the industry, and the rising costs of professional indemnity insurance, among other topics. 

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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Diary dates (September 2021)

A roundup of the online events and activities available from the Institution and its Regional Groups.

Publish Date – 2 September 2021

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