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The Structural Engineer, Volume 71, Issue 17, 1993
This North Thames Branch issue of The Structural Engineer profiles the structural engineer today. We felt a need to show the wide range of work which structural engineers carry out and to reflect the daily activities of our profession. K.P. Osborne
The paper describes typical structural problems associated with work to party walls in the City of London. It is divided into two parts. The first covers general aspects of stability, lateral restraint, flues, fire escapes and foundations in relation to party walls; the second part gives n case history of the works to the boundaries and party walls in connection with the redevelopment of 55 Gracechurch Street during 1990-1992. The paper demonstrates the importance of carrying out a comprehensive programme of survey and exploratory works in advance in order to minimise problems during construction. A.J. Seymour
From time to time, engineers are called on to give expert evidence in court or at arbitrations. This may be as a witness to fact or as an expert witness, and it is important for the client to know at an early stage in which category the engineer will be required to appear. R.G. Grahame