{"title":"Nuts and bolts of informal empire – 19th century railway bridges in South America","authors":"Pedro Guedes","doi":"10.56330/zjap9986","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/zjap9986","url":null,"abstract":"Pedro Guedes explores the role of British, European and US engineers in developing the railway networks that spread across South America in the 19th century.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136282485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Historical defects in buildings – No. 2: High-alumina cement","authors":"Hugh Docherty","doi":"10.56330/kfxl2874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/kfxl2874","url":null,"abstract":"Hugh Docherty continues this series by summarising the problem of concrete made with high-alumina cement and offering brief advice on identification and remediation.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136282483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Viewpoint: Safety must be our highest priority","authors":"Andrew Lawrence, Ishan Abeysekera, Andrew Smith","doi":"10.56330/cycj3529","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/cycj3529","url":null,"abstract":"'How can we avoid design errors and create a sense of accountability to ensure the safety of our structures?' ask Andrew Lawrence, Ishan Abeysekera and Andrew Smith.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136351230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment & reply: Hanger replacement for the Menai Suspension Bridge, Wales","authors":"Sam Wood, Alan Hayward","doi":"10.56330/hnle2732","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/hnle2732","url":null,"abstract":"Author Sam Wood responds to questions raised by Alan Hayward regarding an article published in the September 2023 issue of The Structural Engineer.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136281866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Technical Guidance Note (Level 3, No. 4): Thermal effects on building structures","authors":"Owen Brooker","doi":"10.56330/aoud1901","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/aoud1901","url":null,"abstract":"This note will explain how to determine the movement, or restraint to movement under thermal effects, and how it varies depending on a variety of conditions. It will also highlight areas where potential issues can be overlooked.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136282017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"View from the CEO: The Institution in 2023 – a hive of activity","authors":"Yasmin Becker","doi":"10.56330/lazq1626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/lazq1626","url":null,"abstract":"IStructE CEO, Yasmin Becker, looks back on a busy 2023 including the Building Safety Act, RAAC, and equality, diversity and inclusion.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136282680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Viewpoint: Learning lessons on fire-safe design of car parks","authors":"Mike Pundsack","doi":"10.56330/yidi5544","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/yidi5544","url":null,"abstract":"In the wake of a serious fire in a car park at Luton Airport, Mark Pundsack discusses some of the key fire safety considerations in car park design.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136283765","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"https://www.istructe.org/journal/volumes/volume-101-(2023)/issue-11/viewpoint-time-to-be-better/","authors":"Mike Cook","doi":"10.56330/zjxo4654","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/zjxo4654","url":null,"abstract":"As structural engineers, we need both to think more broadly, bringing our full talents to bear on projects, and to persuade clients of the value of paying for this, if we are to deliver the regenerative future we aspire to, argues Mike Cook.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136351352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CROSS Safety Report: The risk of collapse of multistorey CLT buildings during a fire","authors":"","doi":"10.56330/zqun9690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/zqun9690","url":null,"abstract":"This month we present a report concerning multistorey cross-laminated timber buildings and their risk of collapse during a fire.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136352051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Changes to routes to Institution membership: a summary for members","authors":"Rebecca Carey","doi":"10.56330/xuwx1230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56330/xuwx1230","url":null,"abstract":"IStructE Head of Membership, Rebecca Carey, explains the changes to the Institution's membership grades and qualifying requirements that have come into force in 2023.","PeriodicalId":135681,"journal":{"name":"The Structural Engineer: journal of the Institution of Structural Engineer","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136283781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}