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Browse the content of the October 2023 issue of The Structural Engineer.

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All the articles from the October 2023 issue of The Structural Engineer

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The Institution explains how it has been engaging with government and the media to provide insight and advice on the RAAC crisis engulfing the UK's schools.

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Andrew Lawrence, Richard Hill and Stephen Fernandez discuss the assessment of existing buildings and some of the key questions to consider. 

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Allan Mann of the IStructE Safety, Health and Wellbeing Panel provides a short summary of some of the key safety considerations when working on an existing building.

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Hugh Docherty introduces a new series of short advice notes that aims to educate structural engineers on historical defects commonly encountered when working on existing buildings.

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Hugh Docherty looks at the topical subject of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), offering brief guidance on identification and mitigation/remedial options.

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This month we present a report concerning the partial collapse of a cantilevered stone staircase without warning during a renovation at a stately home built around 1830.

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Sam Hiller of insurance broker, Gallagher, summarises the insurance challenges of refurbishment projects that structural engineers may find it helpful to be aware of.

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This article presents a summary of the substantial engineering work undertaken to bring Battersea Power Station back to life.

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This article describes the feasibility studies, investigations, analysis, structural health monitoring, digital twinning, and structural adequacy verification of the repurposed 50-storey Quay Quarter Tower in Sydney, Australia.

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Jon Carr and Richard Harpin describe a new module at The University of Sheffield responding to the trend for extending the life of existing buildings

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This year's Gold Medallist, Albert Williamson-Taylor, talks to Helena Russell about his passion for the fundamentals of engineering and why he's not afraid to be controversial.

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This month's letters cover RAAC surveys and proof of experience, structural steel reuse, early engagement in projects and more. 

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

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Associate Editor Hua Yang has selected an article reviewing self-centering dampers for seismic-resilient structures as the Featured Article for Volume 54 (August 2023) of Structures.

Publish Date – 3 October 2023