All the articles from the May 2026 issue of The Structural Engineer.
Publish Date – 1 May 2026
Meeting the embodied carbon targets of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard will require both efficient and sustainable designs and innovations in material science and production techniques. Ben Gholam explores what can be achieved today when designing multistorey residential buildings and what might help to bridge the gap in future years.
On behalf of BSI, David Nethercot, Steve Denton and Deidre Fourie introduce a new series of articles that aims to inform IStructE members about key technical changes and practical implications during the countdown to the second-generation suite of Eurocodes coming into force.
Whether delivering new-build designs or assessing existing buildings, structural engineers can ensure they follow best practice for building safety thanks to four new publications from the IStructE, explains Technical Director, Patrick Hayes.
This month's report details the structural damage in a listed building after alterations that involved moving a spine wall and notching timber joists.
This note discusses analysis modelling considerations specific to mass timber structures. Part 2 looks at element properties and types, hybrid/composite structures and connections, as well as presenting a short example.
This article describes the project for a new boathouse for Newnham College in Cambridge, which uses locally grown green timber and woven willow in its construction.
Nick Simpson explores three philosophical approaches to doing good and encourages readers to consider how these might be applicable in their work as structural engineers.
From plastic theory to magnificent cathedrals, Jacques Heyman has had a long and varied career. Helena Russell maps the highlights.
This welcome update after 30 years introduces significant new material while retaining the core of the original edition, writes Helen Rogers.
This month's letters continue discussion on foundation design, large panel tower blocks and principal designer responsibilities.
A round-up of events at Institution HQ and around the regional groups.
Associate Editor, Iman Hajirasouliha, has chosen a paper on the potential of wire arc additive manufacturing under the influence of key process parameters as the Featured Article for Volume 84 of Structures.
This month, judge Ron Slade has selected a sketch by Amrit Aluna as the winner of The Drawing Board. He will receive an e-book of his choice from the Institution's current catalogue.