The British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) has published a report aimed at targeting designers and specifiers in applications for stainless steel with significant market potential. Written by Anand Chimmalgi, a MBA student at the University of Sheffield, the report and research on which it was based was sponsored by Coventry Tubes, Lancashire Fittings and NiDI. In the follow-up marketing campaign, copies of “The Suitability and Use of Stainless Steel for Plumbing Applications” have circulated to a target audience of consulting engineers and NHS estates managers. Feedback has been positive and further activities to encourage this application are planned. This article can be downloaded from the website www.bssa.org.uk.
A second Special BSSA Report has now been produced. Written by Graham Gedge of Ove, Arup & Partners, “The Use of Stainless Steel Reinforcement in Bridges” summarises a report originally commissioned by AvestaPolarit and now updated as a group project sponsored by Acerinox, Arcelor (Ugine Savoie), Arminox, AvestaPolarit, Cogne, NiDI, and Valbruna.
A CD Rom will shortly be available, containing the full report and a cost model, which allows users to compare the costs associated with using stainless and/or carbon steel in the bridge sections evaluated in the report, using current market prices. If you would like to order a copy of the CD Rom, please contact Alison Murphy at the BSSA office.
