This CPD module, sponsored by Metsa, introduces readers to laminated veneer lumber (LVL), before summarising the design of an LVL beam with connections.
This CPD module, sponsored by Trimble, explores the benefits of integrating ongoing carbon assessments into the modelling workflow for a structure.
This CPD module, sponsored by GRAITEC UK, explores the structural analysis and design of solar panel mounting structures made of cold-formed steel.
Part 1 of this article aims to highlight safety concerns for various types of cantilever structure in their design, construction, use and maintenance stages. It provides general guidance for designers, contractors and maintenance teams, and clients to avoid failure during these stages.
This article explores the various benefits that can be obtained by incorporating a supplementary damping system to reduce footfall, wind and seismic vibration, and dynamic structural response.
This article tackles the challenge of reducing embodied carbon in the seismic design of new buildings.
The Institution's Library Manager, Laura Cooper, explains what this new benefit offers to members and answers some frequently asked questions.
This month's report discusses punching shear assessments of flat slabs used as transfer slabs to support transferred columns.
As Structural Engineers Registration Limited marks 20 years of administering a building design certification scheme in Scotland, we take a look at the Scottish building control system and how the scheme works.
This article, based on the winning entry to the Institution of Structural Engineers Research into Practice case study competition 2024, describes the collaboration between Tide Construction, Barrett Mahony Consulting Engineers, Trinity College Dublin and BMT Fluid Dynamics examining the dynamic behaviour of tall modular buildings.
Donald Friedman charts the development of skyscrapers in the USA from 1870 onwards in this article based on his 2024 James Sutherland History Lecture.
IStructE President Mohamad Al-Dah charts his career so far and sets out his aims for 2025, including embodied carbon action, forging partnerships, mentoring and more.
Alison Wallis and Mike Davies outline how a derelict 1970s concrete-framed building was repurposed in Stratford, east London.
This article describes the workflow used to deliver the Tan House Footbridge in Wokingham, UK, and shares lessons learned by the team on the use of repurposed/reclaimed material within the design and procurement process.
This article describes how the structural engineer team delivered the architectural vision of a 'floating' cube for the Arena Liga Portugal project in Porto.
This month's letters include a discussion from the IStructE Community on steel general arrangement drawings and the factor of safety dilemma.
Trust is a key component of business relationships for engineering firms, argues Kate Wise, but no substitute for a robust quality assurance process in technical design.
The breadth of technical data, design details and worked examples in this practical guide to structural insulated panels will fill a gap in an engineer's technical library, believes James Norman.
The Featured Articles for Volume 71 and 72 of Structures are now available. Associate Editor, Elyas Ghafoori, has chosen a study on a novel segmental column system for Volume 71 while Associate Editor, Yao Chen, has selected a paper on the deployment of hollow-rope tensegrity utility bridges for Volume 72.
A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.
This month, Ron Slade has chosen a sketch by Pasindu Perera as the winner of The Drawing Board.