Issue 11

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Complete issue (November/December 2021)

All the articles from the November/December 2021 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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People and Papers Awards 2021

Congratulations to all the winners of the Institution’s People and Papers Awards 2020 and 2021. Both sets of awards were presented at a ceremony held at BMA House in London on Tuesday 21 September, following the postponement of last year’s ceremony due to Covid-19.

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Kenneth Severn Award 2021: Raising the levels of competence across the profession

Max de Podesta explores how structural engineers can develop a stronger knowledge-sharing culture and improve competency.

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How to read an EPD: basics for the structural engineer

Emily Lorenz provides a brief guide to environmental product declarations, enabling structural engineers to better understand the information these contain when making design decisions.

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Cover to reinforcement – getting it right: use of spacers and chairs, and tying of reinforcement

Chris Shaw concludes his two-part guide to achieving the specified concrete cover to reinforcement by examining the fixing and application of spacers and chairs, and tying of reinforcement to BS 7973.

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Business Practice Note No. 38: Getting value from your social media activity

The IStructE Marketing team sets out simple steps for planning and implementing a successful social media strategy for your business.

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Safety matters: why experience and communication are key to managing risk

David MacKenzie discusses the importance of structural safety in the design and construction phase and ways in which risks can be mitigated.

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Structural Awards 2021: Winners and commendations

Discover some of the best structural engineering the world has to offer as we present the winners and commendations in the Structural Awards 2021.

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Designing timber buildings for longevity

This article explains how designing for adaptability, durability, and deconstruction and reconstruction or end of life can produce long-lasting, resilient timber buildings that act as a carbon store.

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Verulam (readers' letters - November/December 2021)

This month's letters discuss limits on what we should build in the push for net zero; salaries and the brain drain; the lack of appreciation of engineers' expertise; and education of students and young graduates, among other topics.

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Book review: Building bridges: between theory and practice

This personal story from IStructE Past President, David Blockley, provides structural engineers with a valuable approach to understanding the link for building bridges between theory and practice, says Toby Mottram.

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Book review: Structural design against deflection

Martin Williams is impressed by this engaging book, illustrated with a wealth of real-world examples, that will prove useful to young engineers at the start of their career in structural design and construction.

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Diary dates (November/December 2021)

A roundup of events and activities being run by the Institution and its Regional Groups.

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Spotlight on Structures (November/December 2021)

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Structures prizes, with papers exploring fibre-reinforced polymer composites and greenhouse gas emissions of structural systems.

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Library update: current services

Don't forget to make use of the Institution Library's extensive E-book collection and postal loan service while Covid-related restrictions continue.

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