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SCI CONNECT – August 2019

Fifteen years ago SCI developed the SCI Assessed scheme as a way of providing specifiers with third party assurance that the claims made by manufacturers were credible. The scheme continues to cover a broad range of products, one of its major strengths is the flexibility to cover offerings as diverse as a manufacturer's engineering methodology to load-span tables for purlins.

SCI has also offered manufacturers of light steel framing systems for the residential market NHBC Stage 1 assessment for over 10 years. We review the proprietary details contained in a manufacturer's system manual, and confirm their alignment with NHBC's Section 6.10 standard details for structural aspects of a system.

In response to industry demands, we have now significantly extended the 'Stage 1 process'. SCI Product Certification covers broad technical content, including structure, acoustics, and fire, plus factory production control to provide assurance that a certified product is, and does, what it says. The current scope of certification is limited to areas in which SCI is a recognised authority, including:

  • Cladding and Roofing
  • External Wall Systems (Infill)
  • Light Steel Framing Systems
  • Modular Building Units

For each area we have a separate Technical Scheme Document that defines the scope of what we will assess and how we will assess it. This ensures that different certificates within a family are immediately comparable.

Certificates, developed in consultation with a number of warranty providers, offer clear, unambiguous statements about compliance with all relevant requirements and regulations, and follow the Basic Requirements for construction works as set out in the Construction Products Regulation.

SCI Product Certification operates under its own rules of governance with its own procedures and training requirements. It is subject to 'observation' by an Impartiality Committee to ensure that SCI certification activities are undertaken in an impartial, independent and open manner.

We have a stand at OFFSITE EXPO on 24-25 Sept, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, if you would like to come and discuss any aspects of SCI Product Certification visit us on Stand no C5.

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Contents
Featured Article
Courses
Additional News Items
Member News
Events
Publications
 
SCI Courses
Steel Connection Design Joints between hollow sections
10 Sep 19 - Member Webinar
Steel Connection Design Steel Frame Stability Course
18 Sep 19 - Bristol
Steel Connection Design Light Gauge Steel Design Course
08 Oct 19 - Leeds
Steel Connection Design Reuse of steel structures and the circular economy
08 Oct 19 - London
Steel Connection Design UK Construction Day 2019: Innovative Steel Solutions
07 Nov 19
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Publications back in stock!

Due to high demand we have just re-stocked our hard copies of both; Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for students (P387) and Steel Building Design: Concise Eurocodes (P362)

Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for students (P387) This easy-to-read publication provides a concise overview of steel design to the Eurocodes. Although prepared with students in mind, the guide is a very valuable reference for practicing engineers, as it covers common design cases and includes the influence of the UK National Annex. For more information on what else this publication offers visit the SCI Shop.

Steel Building Design: Concise Eurocodes (P362) This guide cuts through the apparent complexity of the Eurocodes for steel design, and provides the designer with a digestible approach to common tasks. Guidance is presented on design routes, with references to Eurocode clauses. Formulae are converted into look-up tables and design tips are highlighted. The compilation includes the related provisions in the UK National Annexes and appropriate non-contradictory complementary information. For more information on what else this publication offers visit the SCI Shop

Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for students (P387)



Steel Building Design: Worked Examples for students (P387)
The AISC committee

Nancy Baddoo attended a meeting of the AISC committee for the new stainless steel design specification in Chicago in July. SCI are taking a leading role in writing this specification which will be the first American design code for welded and hot rolled structural stainless steel. The photo shows the committee at the Cloud Gate sculpture in Millennium Park, just next to AISC offices. Known as The Bean, it is one of the largest steel sculptures in the world, weighing 100 tonnes and made up from 168 polished stainless steel plates, 10 mm thick, supported by an internal framework of stainless steel rings and trusses.

Nancy Baddoo attended a meeting of the AISC committee
Thank you for taking your time to comment on our draft protocol for reusing structural steel

Thank you to all those who commented on the protocol for reusing structural steel. These comments will be considered and the protocol will be presented at our event Reuse of Steel Structures and the Circular Economy, the Building Centre, London on the 8th October 2019. The event is free to attend and will provide the outcomes of two European funded Projects REDUCE and PROGRESS

Book to attend the event here.

Thank you for taking your time to comment on our draft Protocol for reusing structural Steel
SCI Members in the News

Don't forget that as a member of SCI you can include your own company news in our Connect newsletters. This may be to promote a design, an award, a new product, or news about an achievement from one of your colleagues or your company. Whatever your news we would be pleased to share it for you.

Your news will be sent to around 8000 contacts worldwide. Send your news to Marketing@Steel-sci.com

Thank you for taking your time to comment on our draft Protocol for reusing structural Steel
SCI Advisory Questions and Answers

SCI offers support through our Advisory Desk Service to all Sole Trader and Corporate members. Topics of interest are noted anonymously on the SCI Information Portal.

This month's example question is;
What are the limits on thickness to ensure adequate toughness of light-gauge cold-formed steel?

If you are an SCI member please visit the SCI Information Portal to see the answer to this and other Advisory questions.

SCI Corporate and Sole Trader Members can access the Advisory Desk by email advisory@steel-sci.com or by phone
+44 (0)1344 636 525

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Members in the News

J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd welcomed visitors from across America and Canada

J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd welcomed visitors from across America and Canada to have a look at the set-up of our state-of-the-art production facility based in Glengarnock, North Ayrshire.

The twenty guests were sent over by Voortman and made up of Voortman staff and suppliers, as well as fabricators and business owners in the steel industry to see the Voortman CNC Lines in operation and to also have a tour of the facility.

Peter J. Janes of JPS International Inc, a Voortman supplier said "I have visited many fabrication shops all over the world in my 45+ years in this industry and I must say without a doubt that J&D Pierce stands out at the very top in every aspect. All of us from Voortman as well as our customers greatly appreciated the tour conducted by Darren Brown as well as the meeting with Derek Pierce"

J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd welcomed visitors from across America and Canada
J&D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd

Caunton sponsoring the 2019 University of Nottingham 'Engineering Excellence and Innovation Award'

Caunton Engineering is a company that recognizes and values engineering excellence and innovation, and are therefore very pleased to be sponsoring the 2019, University of Nottingham, 'Engineering Excellence and Innovation Award'.

To win the award, final year MEng and MSc students were set a demanding brief - to design a building that would contain both an Ice Rink and an Olympic Swimming Pool, complete with spectator viewing area. The winning design can be seen on the video in this link and demonstrates a truly imaginative and innovative structure. Caunton congratulates the winning team, who were presented with their award by Matthew Shimwell, Caunton's Managing Director, at their University Graduation Ceremony this month.

Caunton believes it has a responsibility to encourage and support the next generation of engineers employed both within and outside the company. With this in mind, Caunton runs both a graduate training programme, which is approved by the Institution of Civil Engineers for Incorporated and Chartered engineers; and since 2004, has run an internal accredited training academy for fabrication and welding apprentices. Both have proved to be extremely successful in delivering highly talented people into the business. In addition, throughout the year there are works visits and tours for students, consulting engineers, main contractors and architects. This is complemented by guest lectures, CPD sessions, mentoring and our very popular welding competition for visitors!

If you are a construction professional or school leaver, interested in learning more about engineering or what a state of the art manufacturing facility does, then please speak with our marketing team.

Caunton sponsoring the 2019 University of Nottingham 'Engineering Excellence and Innovation Award'
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Courses, Webinars and Events

Please see all of our Courses, Webinars and Event listings on our website.

The next SCI Member webinar is;
Joints between hollow Sections - Tuesday 10 September 2019.

Best practice in hollow section truss design is to consider the joint resistance in parallel with member selection. This webinar will be based on a typical truss, demonstrate the calculation of joint resistance in accordance with BS EN 1993-1-8 and show how alternative choices may be made so that expensive reinforcement is avoided.

SCI Members sign up here to view this webinar.




Joints between hollow Sections - Tuesday 10 September 2019<

Steel Frame Stability Course
Wednesday 18 September 2019 - Bristol

Frame stability concerns the significance of second-order effects and is highlighted as an essential check for all frames in BS 5950 and EC3.

Whilst in many braced frames the effects will not be significant, designers should be confident in using the simple checks to determine frame sensitivity, and the simple rules to allow for such effects.

The course provides guidance on:

  • Braced frames
  • Continuous frames
  • Portal frames

Having attended this course you will;

  • Be able to check any frame for second-order effects
  • Appreciate the scope of the provisions in the design standards

SCI Members £220.00 + VAT
Non-members £280.00 + VAT

For more information or to book this course click here




Steel Frame Stability Course, Wednesday 18 September 2019 - Bristol<

Reuse of steel structures and the circular economy
Tuesday 8 October 2019 - London

A free seminar presenting the findings from two EU-Funded research projects REDUCE and PROGRESS (read more on these projects) This event will cover a range of topics linked to steel reuse including demountable sheer connection systems, standardisation and demountable structural connections, sampling and testing protocols, legal and commercial aspects and guidance.

Register to attend this FREE event



Reuse of steel structures and the circular economy<

UK Steel Construction Day 2019: Innovative Steel Solutions
Thursday 7 Nov 2019 - London

This year the main theme of the event is 'Innovative Steel Solutions'. Various speakers will present how innovative designs and product manufacturers can provide the industry with economical and energy saving solutions.

To find out more about our speakers and sponsors and to register for the event click here

SCI Members £50.00 + VAT
Non-members £100.00 + VAT

Register to attend this event



UK Construction Day 2019: Innovative Steel Solutions 
Thursday 7 Nov 2019, London

Galvanizers Association - Open day at various sites
Tuesday 15th October

Galvanizing companies the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland will take part in the second Industry Open Day this Autumn, shining a light on the impressive alchemy that is hot dip galvanizing.

Various sites ranging from Elgin, Exeter, Hull and Galway in Ireland, will be opening their doors on October 15th.

To book a free plant tour click here

For enquiries contact: Grace Nikobari



Galvanizers Association - Open day, Tuesday 15th October

The XII Conference on Steel and Composite Construction
21st & 22nd of November 2019 - Portugal

The XII Conference on Steel and Composite Construction will be held in Coimbra - Portugal, on 21st and 22nd of November 2019. The main objective of the Conference is the dissemination of the innovations and achievements in this type of construction, seeking to contribute decisively to the consolidation and expansion of the sector. For more information please visit www.cmm.pt/congresso12.

CMM will organize meetings and possible visits to the facilities of the sponsors of the event to provide a moment of networking between the various stakeholders. If you are interested in these meetings or have any questions about the conference please email congresso@cmm.pt.

The XII Conference on Steel and Composite Construction
Publications

Steel Building Design: Design Data "Eurocode Blue Book" (P363) The "Blue Book" is the essential aid for the design of steelwork. Comprehensive tables of member resistances are given for S275 and S355 steel, to enable rapid selection of steel members in compression, bending and tension.

SCI members £60.00
Non Members £80.00

Joints in Steel Construction. Moment-resisting joints to Eurocode 3 "The Green Book Series" (P398) This publication covers the design of moment-resisting joints in accordance with Eurocode 3. Moment-resisting joints are typically found in portal frames and in continuous construction.

SCI members £60.00
Non Members £80.00

Joints in Steel Construction. Simple Joints to Eurocode 3 "The Green Book Series” (P358) This publication provides guidance for nominally pinned joints (the most common joint type in steel building structures) that primarily carry vertical shear. The connections are designed in accordance with Eurocode 3 and its UK National Annexes.

SCI members £60.00
Non Members £80.00

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