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Two-dimensional structures with rigid connections between members; the concept of sway and non-sway structures.
Covers the setting up and checking of the most commonly used surveying equipment: dumpy levels, tilting levels, sutomatic levels, electronic laser levels.
An appreciation of the problems of dredging as they affect dredging costs and influence the choice of dredger.
In October 1970, a span of West Gate Bridge in Melbourne collapsed under construction. Redpath Dorman Long International were called in as the new joint contractors to reassess, re-design and help complete...
Demonstrates the main characteristics of electron-beam weld, the narrow melted zone and the depth-to-width ratio. Animation is used to explain the principles of the process and to illustrate the keyhole mode...
The autofab is a beam, girder or column which is designed to carry loads above and beyond the capacity of hot rolled sections - universal beams and columns. Shows how the autofab is made from two flange...
Discusses the efforts of scientists to deal with the often destructive forces of wind through the science of wind engineering. Shows the collapse of a suspension bridge due to ‘resonance effects’....
Concerned with buildings that are ‘wind-sensitive’ because of shape, size, location and relationship to nearby structures. Points out that such buildings are not covered by the BS Code of Practice and,...
A description of the stages (from concept through model to prototype) leading to the production of cheap, stable man-made islands. Shows the prototype construction of an island by hydraulically placing sand...
The bridge, opened at the end of October 1973 to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic, is the longest single span suspension bridge in Europe. The film covers the project from...
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