All the articles published in the June 2017 issue of The Structural Engineer.
Publish Date – 1 June 2017
This paper describes the tests performed and results achieved when assessing the dynamic characteristics of the Helix Bridge at Marina Bay, Singapore.
In this latest note, Rob Paul introduces readers to the procurement process for publicly funded works within the UK and EU.
Stephen Thomas, Graham Richardson and David Fletcher of OGI Groundwater Specialists provide an introduction to groundwater risks for permanent and temporary works designers.
This article provides a summary of CROSS newsletter No. 46 from Structural-Safety.
This guidance note covers how design and maintenance entwine and how this can prevent future failures.
Engineer and marketer, David Brett, shares the benefit of his experience of how to speak effectively to an audience.
Ingrid Chauvet is crackling with energy and has ambitions for her eight-strong practice, RISE Structural Engineers, to grow to be as large as Arup. Jackie Whitelaw wouldn't bet against her.
Several readers have questioned the solution provided to the buttress stability question in March’s ‘And finally…’ section. Here, Thilo Willems and author Hugh Morrison debate the issues. Allan Mann then adds a commentary on behalf of The Structural Engineer Editorial Advisory Group.
CIRIA’s new guide to embedded retaining wall design is a welcome update of a popular publication that will likely gain the same high level of acceptance within the industry as its predecessor, believes David Puller.
This month, readers share their thoughts on seismic strengthening in New Zealand, the need to teach earthquake engineering in the UK, Brexit and the Eurocodes, and reputational damage.
Upcoming events at HQ and from around the Regional Groups.
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Institution Member Hugh Morrison presents a follow-up to May's question on forces in a canopy.