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R. H.S.

the new shapes in steel from Stewarts and Lloyds

ARE VERSATILE

R.H.S. means Rectangular Hollow Sections. These new shapes in steel are supremely versatile. In 61 countries they are being widely used to modernise construction, Typical examples are footbridges, cranes. conveyors, air terminals. schools and all kinds of public service buildings.

R.H.S. have aesthetic as well as functional qualities. Even in unclad form they blend per- fectly with their surroundings. They can also be easily and effectively clad in a variety of materials.

R.H.S. outdate traditional joists and girders by their lightness, strength and versatility.

Architects, engineers, equipment fabricators, would all find it profitable to know more about the scope and efficiency of R.H.S.

The R.H.S. Range,

Section sizes: 1⁄2" to 10" squares and 2” x 1" to 12" x 8" rectangles. R.H.S. are available in mild steel or high yield steel and can be supplied to the following national specifications: B.S.15, B.S.968, DIN 17100, ST42/3 and ST52/3, SIS141411, ASTM A36.

Full details are available from the addresses below.

Extensive use has been made of R.H.S. in con- struction of Nottingham University. Architect: Sir Basil Spence R.A., in association with Andrew Renton & Associates, London.

STEWARTS AND LLOYDS LTD., 41 Oswald St., Glasgow C.2., Scotland

Imperial Chemical Industries

(China) Ltd.,

P. O. Box 107,

Union House,

16th Floor,

Hong Kong.

Agents:

Sandilands Buttery & Co. Ltd.,

P.O. Box 540, Room 695,

Loke Yew Building,

Fed. of Malaya.

Kuala Lumpur,

Allied National Corporation Ltd.,

Roman House,

Wood Street,

London E.C.2. (Thailand).

L.G. Wagner (Manila) Ltd.,

P.O. Box 2259,

Manila, Philippines.

Far East Architect & Builder September, 1966

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