The Structural Engineer

This CPD module, sponsored by Oasys, examines the use of nonlinear analyses, which are set to become a central option in the design workflow under the second generation of Eurocodes. It explores common misunderstandings, ways that nonlinear analysis differs from linear, and special considerations needed to get the right answers.

This CPD module, sponsored by SCIA, introduces best-practice guidelines for load take-down (LTD) analysis – the determination of how vertical loads accumulate and travel down through a building to its foundations. It explains when a simple tributary-area approach is sufficient, when a full finite element approach is required, and how the dedicated LTD capability introduced in SCIA Engineer V2027 bridges the two.

This CPD module, sponsored by Heidelberg Materials, explains how carbon capture and storage is applied to cement production to provide near-zero cement solutions.

This two-part note sets out a simple and robust method for the design of reinforced concrete walls and cores in braced concrete using forces derived from a whole-building finite element model. Part 1 focuses on concept design, while Part 2 will cover finite element design and analysis.

This article looks at the provision of continued lateral stability of existing low-rise, loadbearing masonry buildings in domestic structural alterations.

This Technical Guidance Note provides a short overview of the IStructE's How to calculate embodied carbon (HTCEC) guide, and acts as a memo for some of the most important information within it, focusing on upfront carbon. HTCEC should be used to supplement this TGN when doing carbon calculations on projects.

This month's report raises concerns that some contractors lack the knowledge, experience and understanding of basic reinforcement fixing and detailing requirements.

Mungo Stacy and Steve Denton explain the key technical changes and practical implications of the updates to basis of design in the second-generation suite of Eurocodes.

The Institution's Technical department and Small Practitioners Panel provide further guidance on how the Principal Designer role created under the Building Safety Act impacts small practices in the UK.

Inspiring children to pursue a career in structural engineering can be a tough gig, especially when other STEM careers in robotics or artificial intelligence are constantly in the news. Helena Russell finds out how hands-on engagement in Ireland is helping to redress the balance.

This article by Michael Ramage, Darshil Shah and John Orr sets out what organising a curriculum around the three Rs of robustness, resilience and regenerative design requires in practice.

Winner of the Institution's annual Kenneth Severn Award, Rena Vogelzang, answers President Brian Uy's essay question on structural efficiency, embodied carbon and maintaining public safety.

This article describes the eventual solution for raising a property in Wiltshire and how the decision was reached.

This article provides an overview of the structural engineering design for Everton Football Club's new stadium.

This article describes the design and construction for the Lucie-Breard footbridge in Paris, France, explaining how a reused bridge deck was incorporated into the project.

This month's letters include discussion on the National Emergency Briefing, the status of structural engineers and bridge assessments.

In this Viewpoint, Peter Gates raises the issue of structural engineers being forcefully imposed with the role of Principal Designer under the Building Safety Act on domestic alteration projects, and urges the profession to use a planned review of the act as an opportunity to seek reform.

This month's letters continue the discussion on the status of structural engineers and subsidence effects.

A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.

In this feature, we share news, updates and initiatives from the Institution's regional group network around the world. This month, we hear from regional groups in the UK, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Associate Editor, Zhong Tao, has chosen a paper on structural steel design that provides an overview of EN 1993-1-14 and accompanying Technical Report as the Featured Article for Volume 92 of Structures .