Tickets for the Special Structures Lab seminar 'Examining Large Temporary Structures' are selling well. The seminar which has an evening dinner sponsored by the Guild Of Tentmasters is being held in response to the tragic events which happened at music events in the summer of 2011, and to the use of ever larger temporary structures at events.

The number of tickets are strictly limited so interested parties should buy early.

It is felt that a fresh look is required at the way the structures are inspected and the level of safety applied. The event is on the 28th and 29th March 2012 at the grade 2 listed Royal Victoria Hotel in Sheffield. Details at www.specialstructures.com.

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"An example of structural engineering design at its best". IStructE Judges.

Alan White Design have won an IStructE Award for Small Practices. The practice was given the award by the Institution Of Structural Engineers. The Award for Small Practices was for the work done in Australia on the project to widen the M1 motorway in Melbourne from eight lanes to ten, the strengthening works required to the Westgate Bridge were critical. 

Client:
APS Contract Services

Architect:
N/A

M&E Engineers:
N/A

Contractor:
APS Contract Services

Other sub-contractors
N/A

Location:
Melbourne, Australia

Judges' comment

"The West Gate Bridge Suspended Access Platforms represent an example of structural engineering design at its best. A clear understanding of the problem and its constraints, tackled by inventive and imaginative thinking, resulted in a practical, eminently workable solution, the cost of which is an order of magnitude lower than that of more conventional methods. This is a classical case which serves to demonstrate the immense value structural engineers can bring by adopting a well-informed and pragmatic approach to problem solving."

See www.­alanwhitedesign.­com

A new page called Tension Structure Examples has been added to the Guild website. Any further contributions are welcome. Please send photos and details to info@tentmasters.org and we will add to the image gallery and will expand into individual projects if demand calls for it.

The Guild Of Tentmasters has changed it's policy towards corporate sponsors. Corporate sponsors are now  welcomed to the Guild Of Tentmasters. They remain non voting but can provide valuable dialogue between the industry and regulators.

The Guild Of Tentmasters are to sponsor the dinner at the 2012 seminar 'EXAMINING LARGE PORTABLE STRUCTURES.

Special Structures Lab Seminar 2012 Announced. 

The seminar 'EXAMINING LARGE PORTABLE STRUCTURES' to be held in the grade 2 listed Royal Victoria Hotel in Sheffield on 28th and 29th March 2012 IS BEING ORGANISED BY Special Structures Lab.