The Structural Engineer - Celebrating 100 years of structural engineering

The Journal is the cornerstone of our learned society role and it still remains the primary way we share our experiences with each other. So it is fitting that we have produced this special edition to celebrate our Centenary year.
The content shows the value of historical perspective and celebrates the inspirational nature of the structures and the people who designed them. The papers help to inform young members how to meet future challenges by using their skills to deal with the huge issues of global warming, disaster relief, and ecological awareness.

Society already faces increased demands in renewing and supplying infrastructure, in coping with climate change and the energy crisis and in dealing with the ever-increasing pace of urbanisation. All these have a direct impact on the practice of structural engineering. Tackling those problems and training the next generation of engineers are vital aspirations for our future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction
Foreword: Rt. Hon. Nick Raynsford MP ...5
President’s message: Dr Sarah Buck ...7

Section 1. Structural engineering over the past 100 years
The Institution and the Journal Dr Allan P. Mann ...14
The development of the consulting profession Faith H. Wainwright ...20
Experiences of a contractors’ structural engineer David W. Quinion ...26
Knowledge, experience and training Emeritus Professor Roger P. Johnson ...32

Section 2. From the ground up: building high, enclosing space,
spanning voids
Foundation engineering Professor John B. Burland CBE ...44
Building structures Dr John M. Roberts ...52
Conservation, refurbishment and re-use of buildings Robert P. Bowles and
Robert Thorne ...58
Power and industry Gordon G. T. Masterton OBE ...64
The search for structural efficiency Professor W. Ian Liddell CBE ...72
Bridges: spanning art and technology Ian P. T. Firth and Poul Ove Jensen ...82
Tall buildings: commerce or sculpture Stuart J. Alexander...88

Section 3. Process and practice: tools of the profession
Safety, risk and failure John N. Carpenter ...100
The ascent of structural mechanics Dr Iain A. MacLeod ...106
Construction methods and techniques David Rolton ...112
The impact of materials R. James M. Sutherland ...118

Section 4. Facing the challenge of change
Structural engineering in the ecological age of civilisation Adrian Campbell
and Peter R. Head OBE ...130
Coping with natural and man-made disasters Jo G. da Silva ...136
The future for structural engineers: challenges and opportunities
Professor William F. Baker ...142
The call of the wild: the next 100 years Chris M. Wise ...146

Endpiece
Acknowledgments...157
The Authors...158
IStructE Gold Medallists...160