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The Structural Engineer

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

    Industry CPD

    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Industry CPD: Thermal bridging and structural thermal breaks</h4>

    Industry CPD: Thermal bridging and structural thermal breaks

    The CPD module, sponsored by Farrat, discusses the use of structural thermal breaks to reduce energy transfer and loss between structurally loaded building details.

    Date ‐5 July 2021
    Author ‐Farrat
    Price ‐£0
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Design approach for structural strengthening of reinforced concrete structures using FRP</h4>

    Design approach for structural strengthening of reinforced concrete structures using FRP

    This CPD module, sponsored by MAPEI, introduces the use of FRP for the structural strengthening of reinforced concrete structures. It provides an overview of the composite materials and the design approach for flexural, shear and axial strengthening.

    Date ‐28 May 2021
    Author ‐MAPEI
    Price ‐£0
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Industry CPD: Numerical modelling of joints for structural design using CBFEM</h4>

    Industry CPD: Numerical modelling of joints for structural design using CBFEM

    This CPD module, sponsored by IDEA StatiCa UK, introduces CBFEM, a method to analyse and design connections of steel structures, which is a synergy of the standard approach to connection design (component method) and finite elements.

    Date ‐30 April 2021
    Author ‐IDEA StatiCa
    Price ‐£0

    Technical

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    <h4>Design solutions for efficient timber buildings</h4>

    Design solutions for efficient timber buildings

    This article offers some solutions to help structural engineers design efficient timber buildings.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐James Walker
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Technical Guidance Note (Level 3, No. 3): Application of design methods of post-fixed anchors in c</h4>

    Technical Guidance Note (Level 3, No. 3): Application of design methods of post-fixed anchors in c

    This Technical Guidance Note introduces the analysis and design methods for post-fixed anchors and explains how they can be applied.

    Date ‐5 July 2021
    Author ‐Chris O'Regan
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>What can you do if you are convinced a structure will work but can’t prove it to code?</h4>

    你会做什么如果你有办法吗ed a structure will work but can’t prove it to code?

    The article explores ways to justify reuse of existing structures through a thorough understanding of the original building structure, and engineer’s intent.

    Date ‐1 June 2021
    Author ‐Jessica Foster
    Price ‐£9

    Professional guidance

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    <h4>Introducing the Level of Definition Responsibility Matrix</h4>

    Introducing the Level of Definition Responsibility Matrix

    Steve Faulkner briefl y explains how the Institution’s new Responsibility Matrix will help clarify an engineer’s responsibilities on a project.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐Steve Faulkner
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Structural safety and CPD: what's changing and what do I stand to gain?</h4>

    Structural safety and CPD: what's changing and what do I stand to gain?

    Mike Webster explains how Institution members will benefit from a change to CPD requirements that puts a greater emphasis on structural safety.

    Date ‐5 July 2021
    Author ‐Mike Webster
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    Employees watch a webinar on screen

    Making a success of your webinar

    Marketing expert, David Brett, shares his top tips on how to ensure your webinar goes to plan and makes the right impression on your audience.

    Date ‐1 June 2021
    Author ‐David Brett
    Price ‐£9

    Features

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    <h4>Power stations, bridges and skyscrapers: forgotten figures in structural engineering history (Pt 1)</h4>

    Power stations, bridges and skyscrapers: forgotten figures in structural engineering history (Pt 1)

    This article gives an overview of the careers of several pioneering women in the civil and structural engineering fields over the past 200 years.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐Nina Baker
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>The rise of the civil engineering profession in Britain</h4>

    The rise of the civil engineering profession in Britain

    Steven Brindle explores the history of the civil engineering profession from the 17th century to the founding of professional institutions in the early 19th century.

    Date ‐5 July 2021
    Author ‐Steven Brindle
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Formative assessment that bites</h4>

    Formative assessment that bites

    Carefully designed feedback events can have a significant impact upon understanding of structural behaviour for students preparing for professional status, according to this study at the University of Salford.

    Date ‐1 February 2021
    Author ‐Jonathan Haynes
    Price ‐£9

    Project focus

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    <h4>RICA – climate-positive design using locally sourced materials</h4>

    RICA – climate-positive design using locally sourced materials

    This article describes the climate-positive design for the campus of the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture.

    Date ‐5 July 2021
    Author ‐James Kitchin, Rosie Goldrick and Kelly Alvarez Doran
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Design and construction of Hams Way Footbridge, Worcester</h4>

    Design and construction of Hams Way Footbridge, Worcester

    This article describes the design of Hams Way Footbridge from concept through to construction, including an assessment of the embodied carbon.

    Date ‐1 June 2021
    Author ‐Finn Graham and Ben Curry
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Nature's invention: The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia</h4>

    Nature's invention: The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia

    The article showcases the University of East Anglia's Enterprise Centre project, a low-carbon, sustainable building which achieves both Passivhaus standard and BREEAM Outstanding rating.

    Date ‐4 May 2021
    Author ‐Malachy McNamara
    Price ‐£9

    Opinion

    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Book review: Prefabricated and modular architecture</h4>

    Book review: Prefabricated and modular architecture

    Angus McFarlane recommends this book to structural engineers who wish to advance their knowledge of prefabrication and modular construction.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐Angus McFarlane
    Price ‐£0
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Viewpoint: Can cybernetics help us better understand our design conversations with machines?</h4>

    Viewpoint: Can cybernetics help us better understand our design conversations with machines?

    通过引入认知机器,cybernetic processes that define structural engineering as a discipline are facing rapid change. However, by looking objectively at design as a cybernetic process, we can better understand the risks and rewards and find an optimum way for humans and machines to work in partnership, argues Paul Mullett.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐Paul Mullett
    Price ‐£9
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Verulam (readers' letters – August 2021)</h4>

    Verulam (readers' letters – August 2021)

    This month's letters discuss safety factors and design codes, the sustainable use of materials in the climate emergency and the rising costs of professional indemnity insurance, among other topics.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐Various
    Price ‐£9

    At the back

    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Diary dates (August 2021)</h4>

    Diary dates (August 2021)

    A roundup of the online events and activities available from the Institution and its Regional Groups.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐Various
    Price ‐£0
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>Spotlight on Structures (August 2021)</h4>

    Spotlight on Structures (August 2021)

    Editor-in-Chief, Leroy Gardner, has selected a paper on side plate connections in an S-CFST column frame under a column loss scenario as his ‘Featured Article’ from Volume 32.

    Date ‐2 August 2021
    Author ‐Various
    Price ‐£0
    The Structural Engineer
    <h4>The Drawing Board (July 2021)</h4>

    The Drawing Board (July 2021)

    This month Ron Slade has selected a sketch by Sophie Collier of Elliott Wood.

    Date ‐5 July 2021
    Author ‐Ron Slade
    Price ‐£9
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