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The flagship publication of the Institution of Structural Engineers. Available to Institution members, and on subscription.

Industry CPD

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Industry CPD: Design of solar panel mounting structures made of cold-formed steel

This CPD module, sponsored by GRAITEC UK, explores the structural analysis and design of solar panel mounting structures made of cold-formed steel.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – GRAITEC UK
Price – £0
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Industry CPD: Accuracy and precision in finite-element analysis

This CPD module, sponsored by Oasys, explains what we mean by accuracy and precision, looks at possible causes of inaccuracy when conducting a finite-element analysis and discusses the role of validation and verification in checking the accuracy of modelling output.

Date – 10 November 2023
Author – Oasys
Price – £0
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Industry CPD: Composite column design

This CPD module, sponsored by SCIA, examines the analysis and design of steel-and-concrete composite columns.

Date – 6 September 2023
Author – SCIA
Price – £0

Technical

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Assessing carbon in timber buildings

Eiki Homma and Andrew Lawrence present a study examining the impact of secondary components on the upfront embodied carbon of a timber superstructure.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Eiki Homma and Andrew Lawrence
Price – £10
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Detailing for durability – an introduction

This article briefly discusses how good detailing results in robust and longer-standing structures, leading to gains in sustainability and economy over time. The article serves as a point of reference for designers during the design process and beyond into the service life.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Nipun Wijegunasekera and Pasindu Perera
Price – £10
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Durability of mass timber: managing moisture effectively

Sanja Buncic provides an introduction to moisture management in mass timber structures, including key design, site-handling and installation principles.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Sanja Buncic
Price – £10

Professional guidance

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CROSS Safety Report: Durability issues with engineered timber

This month's report concerns durability issues with engineered timber due to water ingress or condensation issues. Engineered timber appears to disintegrate more quickly than conventional timber, resulting in structural failure rather than distortion.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Price – £0
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An introduction to the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists

Vivien Dent and Alex Dent introduce the AGS and explain how its members' work can support that of structural engineers.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Vivien Dent and Alex Dent
Price – £10
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CROSS Safety Report: Fire in roofs containing photovoltaic panels

This month we present a report concerning the monitoring of photovoltaic panels and lessons learned from current experience.

Date – 3 June 2024
Author – Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures
Price – £0

Features

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Kenneth Severn Award 2024: Structural engineering satnav

Romilly Bobby, the winner of the Institution's Kenneth Severn Award 2024, asks three questions of the structural engineering profession: where are we going? How will we get there? And what should we bring?

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Romilly Bobby
Price – £10
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Celebrating 'God’s own county': 100 years of the Yorkshire Regional Group

As the IStructE's Yorkshire Regional Group celebrates its centenary in 2024, this article looks back at its foundation and early years, as well as more recent activities which help this thriving committee to continue serving its members.

Date – 3 June 2024
Author – Jon Carr
Price – £10
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President's Inaugural Address: Engineering with purpose: aligning our values for global impact

Tanya de Hoog, 2024 IStructE President, addresses the membership with a focus on technical expertise, collaboration and aligned action.

Date – 1 February 2024
Author – Tanya de Hoog
Price – £10

Project focus

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Neighbourhood North: maximum gain, minimum pain – transformational office redevelopment

This article explores the project aims, challenges, solutions and lessons learned in redeveloping an existing 1980s quayside office block in southwest England.

Date – 3 June 2024
Author – Claire Thomas, Maria Schaerer and Holly Stephenson
Price – £10
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Dynamic assessment of the Malaysia Square Pedestrian Bridge, Battersea Power Station transformation

This article discusses the project to assess the dynamic characteristics of the Malaysia Square Pedestrian Bridge, London.

Date – 1 May 2024
Author – Artur Soczawa-Stronczyk
Price – £0
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Cody Dock Rolling Bridge, London – innovation through collaboration

This article gives an overview of the design process and unique engineering challenges of the Cody Dock Rolling Bridge in London.

Date – 1 May 2024
Author – Alfred Jacquemot, Robert Nelson, Tim Lucas, David Knight and Thomas Randall-Page
Price – £10

Opinion

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Verulam (readers' letters – July 2024)

This month's letters include additional references for the June issue's Regent Street disease article and discussions about seismic design and minimum qualifications for carrying out structural engineering services.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Various
Price – £10
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Book review: The SAFE leader

This book is a must-read for engineering leaders, offering a fresh perspective and practical guidance on embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into the profession, writes Mariska van der Velden.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Mariska van der Velden
Price – £0
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Verulam (readers' letters – June 2024)

This month's letters cover codes for seismic design, as well as praise for articles published on covered timber bridges and reusing concrete.

Date – 3 June 2024
Author – Various
Price – £10

At the back

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Library update: Durability of structures

The Library holds books on all aspects of durability, across different materials – ranging from properties to performance and subsequent inspection, maintenance and repair.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Rob Thomas
Price – £10
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Spotlight on Structures (July 2024)

This article reveals the winning papers for the Structures prizes 2024: Best Research Paper and Best Research into Practice Paper. It also highlights the Editor's Featured Article for Volume 62.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – The Institution of Structural Engineers
Price – £0
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Regional focus (July 2024)

In this feature, we share news, updates and initiatives from the Institution's regional group network around the world. This month, regional groups from British Columbia, Devon & Cornwall, Scotland and Singapore share their updates.

Date – 1 July 2024
Author – Various
Price – £10