Did you read the book review by Sinéad Conneely in the June issue of #TheStructuralEngineer?
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Members can access the e-book here: ebookcentral.proquest.com/li…
#ebooks #IStructELibrary #INWED25 #TogetherWeEngineer
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'Gardner's research specialism is structural steel and he agrees that there is a high level of interest worldwide in printed steel technology.'
Read Leroy Gardner's career profile in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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Submit your entry to the next Drawing Board competition in #TheStructuralEngineer for a chance to win an Institution e-book of your choice.
Requirements: Hand-drawn sketch and 100-word summary
Deadline: 21 February
Email: tse@istructe.org
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"Structural engineers have a major impact on what the future looks like for life on earth."
Ian Poole offers examples of radical initiatives for a regenerative future in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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"The cost of extra web reinforcement and more complex formwork seems to be offset by saving on steel
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Read an overview of new Eurocode, EN 1994-1-102, for composite dowel shear connectors in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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"Calculating carbon does not produce low-carbon solutions in of itself, but it does change our understanding as to whether or not a design is 'good'."
Ruth Eve revisits a project to examine the net-zero design possibilities in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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"Such rapid growth means that using bamboo construction products can achieve a net cooling effect much faster than with timber products."
Read a worked example of designing connections in bamboo in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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The January 2025 issue of #TheStructuralEngineer is now live!
Read insights from outgoing President Tanya de Hoog on her term, a research team on the design of connections in natural bamboo, the co-chairs of UK Structural Engineers Declare and more.
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"In instances when the geometries are complex, finite-element analysis (FEA) is employed to more accurately predict the distribution of forces."
Read about the lessons learned in the 3D modelling of underground structures in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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"One of the major ways that engineers at every level can reduce material usage is to ensure that their designs are highly utilised."
Muiris Moynihan summarises guidance for net-zero design and how to 'build efficiently' in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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The final issue of #TheStructuralEngineer for 2024 is now live!
The November/December issue features the #StructuralAwards2024 and articles on 3D modelling, SCORS at four, conservation for ruins and much more.
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⏰ Your last chance to enter the Drawing Board competition in #TheStructuralEngineer ends on Wednesday.
Send in your sketch, alongside a 150-word description, for the chance to win a free e-book from the Institution's current catalogue.
Enter by emailing tse@istructe.org.
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One week to go!
The final Drawing Board competition in #TheStructuralEngineer for 2024 ends on 16 October.
Send in your sketch, alongside a 150-word description, for the chance to win a free e-book from the Institution's current catalogue.
Enter by emailing tse@istructe.org.
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"With the model having been checked along the way, the user can be confident that it is behaving appropriately."
Read about validation and verification techniques for modelling software in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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#TheStructuralEngineer October 2024 is now live!
Read IStructE Gold Medallist Werner Sobek's Profile, insights on scrutinising software, how to avoid modelling errors, what the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard means for structural engineers and more.
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"An unusual demonstration of how community engagement can unlock holistic regenerative design."
Read about the #regenerativedesign principles behind #CommonHouse in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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"The landscape surrounding design of timber buildings in the UK changed significantly between 2017 and 2018."
Read the key points from the #NewModelBuildingGuide and post-#Grenfell timber building design in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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"Boote has always had a strong interest in natural materials, as part of his low-carbon design philosophy"
Read Scott Boote's career profile in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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"Members must therefore be aware of when they are potentially working on higher-risk buildings."
Patrick Hayes outlines the key changes the Building Safety Act has brought for small projects in #TheStructuralEngineer:
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#TheStructuralEngineer August 2024 is now live!
Read insights into domestic projects, what the Building Safety Act means for small projects, work to existing buildings and much more.
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