Save this date - Wednesday 9th November 2016
3D Printing - the future of design and manufacture - will be the
main theme of SCI’s 2016 Annual event to be held on 9th November, at the National Gallery, London.
Presentations will include;
• The MX3D bridge project in Amsterdam
- Olivier Vassart, ArcelorMittal
• Additive Manufacture
- Iain Todd, Sheffield University
• Simulation Driven Additive Manufacturing
- New technology from SIMULIA-Abaqus – Auday Alrawe, Intrinsys.
• Recent research projects from SCI
More information will be provided over the coming months. To attend contact education@steel-sci.com |
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Stop Press - Advisory Desk Trial
Some steel construction colleagues are finding it harder to find expert advice. To help, SCI is offering limited access to the Advisory Desk to non-members. Register to trial SCI’s expertise.
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New publication P411 - Thermal Bridging in Light Steel Framing and Modular Construction
In the UK climate, heat losses through the building envelope account for more than 75% of the total heat loss including air leakage. The thermal insulation provided by the building envelope is key to energy efficiency but thermal bridges, which are weak spots in the insulation, lead to local heat losses that reduce the thermal efficiency.
The information presented in this new publication illustrates various cases of thermal bridging and how local heat losses can be reduced. It describes the results of thermal modelling analyses of typical interface details used in light steel framing and modular construction. This publication focusses on solutions for thermal bridging at junction details and balcony support attachments. The information may be used as general guidance on how to minimise thermal bridging in light steel framing and modular construction.
A forthcoming SCI publication P410 provides related guidance focusing on thermal bridging in hot-rolled structural steel frames, including the junctions with light steel infill walls.
The SCI has been active in the field of light gauge steel for over 20 years and continues its activities through the support of the Light Steel Forum. The preparation of P411 was carried out by Mr A G J Way, Prof R M Lawson and Dr M R Sansom of The Steel Construction Institute. The preparation was assisted by the members of the Light Steel Forum and their support is gratefully acknowledged.
SCI publications are available to SCI members online from Steelbiz and for purchase from the SCI Shop. |
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Stainless steel tanks for biogas production P412
This new electronic publication is written for designers and owners
of biogas plants and gives information on the design, fabrication and installation of stainless steel biodigester tanks. It demonstrates the advantages of using stainless steel including; excellent corrosion resistance, no need for protective coatings or a corrosion allowance, quick installation, long service, low maintenance and residual value
at end of life.
Much of the information in the brochure was developed during
the EU’s Research Fund for Coal and Steel project: Innovative and competitive solutions using stainless steel and adhesive bonding in biogas production (BIOGASS). This was a three year research project which was completed in 2016. Contact Nancy Baddoo.
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Dr Rangachari Narayanan
During a distinguished career spanning over six decades,
Dr Rangachari Narayanan was accomplished expert in steel construction.
Dr Narayanan graduated from Annamalai University in Chidambaram, India and completed his postgraduate work at Imperial College, University of London and University of Manchester. He was the youngest Professor and Chair of Department of Civil Engineering at the Delhi College of Engineering. He also taught at Annamalai University, University of Manchester and Cardiff University in UK and Duke University in USA.
Dr. Narayanan headed the Education and Publications Divisions at
the Steel Construction Institute, UK. He travelled throughout the UK, Europe, North America and the Far East to deliver lectures and seminars to practising engineers and academics. Upon retirement to India, he was sought out by the Government of India for his expertise and to propagate the use of steel in construction. He was one of the originators of Double Skin Composite Construction for Submerged Tube Tunnels.
He has published extensively in International Journals which resulted in a number of awards including Benjamin Baker Gold Medal and George Stephenson Gold Medal of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK). He was a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers. He edited a series of books on steel structures.
Dr Narayanan died on June 15, 2016. He was 85 years old. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and three granddaughters.
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Latest Certification
SCI Assessed for Stainless Steel Blind Bolts
SCI is pleased to be working once more with the Blind Bolt Company, completing testing and analysis to determine the design resistance of blind bolts manufactured from stainless steel. The relationship between SCI and Blind Bolt goes back to 2009, when the carbon steel blind bolts were first assessed. The stainless bolts are manufactured from property class 70 steel (ultimate tensile strength of 700N/mm2) and will be specified for their corrosion resistance, or for aesthetic reasons. Blind bolts have a toggle that rotates as the bolt is inserted and turned, so are used when access is possible from one side only. SCI’s involvement is to test the fixings in shear, tension and bearing, and then to determine design resistances to BS 5950 and to
BS EN 1993-1-8.
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Ash & Lacy
Ash & Lacy have achieved SCI Assessed status for their mezzanine floor system design process and its associated structural resistance data. The assessment carried out by SCI included; review of components, section properties calculated in accordance with BS EN 1993-1-3, review of detailing, assessment of design models derived from test data analysis and the completed design process. Further details are provided on the SCI Assessed website.
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SCI People
Antonia Pilpilidou, Engineer
Antonia joined the SCI in April 2015, following an MSC in Design of Steel Structures from University of Naples “Federico II”, and an MEng
in Civil Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki which focussed on the development of a new methods of reinforcing steel beams using FRPs.
Since joining the SCI Antonia has worked on a variety of projects including; development of web tools for determining the fire resistance of composite beams and floor vibrations, involvement
in the development of the electronic version of the ‘Blue Book’ and undertaken design projects for special structures, including offshore topside structures and wind towers. Antonia assists with the running of SCI’s vibration consultancy service. She has conducted vibration analysis for a number of clients using the guideline provided in SCI P354 |
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SCI Publications |
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Structural robustness of steel framed buildings (P391) This publication provides design guidance for hot rolled steel framed buildings on the Eurocode strategies for structural robustness and designing for the avoidance of disproportionate collapse as required by the UK Building Regulations. |
Light steel framing in residential construction P402 This publication is an update to an earlier SCI guide on the use of light steel framing in residential construction. It has been updated to reflect the latest design standards and building regulations, and current construction methods. |
Thermal performance of light steel construction ED019 This information sheet describes the benefit of light steel construction in relation to thermal performance. |
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