Here's notes in regards to the analysis of the articles the link is http://www.jlconline.com/cgi-bin/jlconline.storefront and i found all the articles on this. They are really useful in the description that they give in regards to the different structural types and how they are solved. Titles are in the big letters

Supporting a Wide Floor with Structural Steel

Can use stylised beams as a option for structural steel, allowing an aesthetic nature to a structural element
Required temporary support throughout the duration of the process, this is because the building was an existing structure requiring the immediate loading of the space. Without the temporary support it would result in the failure of the house, the initial structural elements were inadequate for the new function of the room. The client wanted an open space with no constraints which was initially offered with a column in the middle of the room, with the new arrangement the steel was used to create and appealing aspect to a long spanning room
The fabrication of steel is shown showing how simple such a design is if planned correctly the erection is quite simple
Hints were given throughout the article demonstrating easier ways to erect a structural including the tip to not fully tighten the bolts until all section for that piece are in place. This allows for ‘wiggling’ room within the element making the erection much more effective and simple
Pictorial representations are given through the process of construction. Beginning with the initial structure, highlighting throughout areas which caused some problems and the initial thoughts from the company
Highlights the decorative elements of the steel emphasising that it can be used for more than just a structural element in a visual respect

Begins with the reason why recessed windows are common in leaking being described as ‘surface tension directing the water inwards towards the building envelope, whilst the horizontal surface below the window obstructs the water flow’
The article illuminates what is required of the flashing to ensure that there is little to no leakage inside before giving step-by-step instructions of how to complete such a task
There is also a pictorial representation of each of the steps, being on or two images per direction to simplify the construction process

It gives a description on how to cut masonry block. There a re two ways with a brief description given the first being a brick chisel and hammer. However, this technique has a lot of wastage and is very inaccurate. The second is a stationary masonry saw which is an expensive option, wet saw are another way
The layout of the design is an important aspect to be considered as cutting of the material is a difficult and lengthy process to ensure that they are cut correctly
How to choose the correct mortar for the design is also given to ensure that people use the correct ratio of the materials. Also explained is how to cut mix the mortar correctly to ensure that t is accurate and has little to no imperfections or irregularities
The correct estimation of materials is important and an easier way to estimate the amount correctly is also given
Trowelling tips is given to ensure that the proper technique is used to also ensure that a neat and sturdy structure is seen at the send of the process
There is a more pictorial representation of the process used to give a step-by-step process of the laying of bricks and other masonry products
Ensure that the mortar and the bricks are ‘clean’ as the cleaning of hard mortar is difficult and time consuming

A girder truss is generally used in and for extensions when the main load bearing wall ends up in the middle of a room and needs replacing. It is a cheaper option than the compatible retrofitting of the flush beam into the ceiling
The article gives a detailed analysis into the site, inside and outside to give the reader a clear picture of what is involved
There is a run through of the thoughts and processes involved but the processes detailing is vague due to the requirement of a builder completing it
Tells the reader what materials and their relative sizes where to give an insight into the process that is a girder truss
The truss can be built off site but must be built into the existing structure through a builder due to the quality required

Every house requires footings to transfer the loads to the foundation below
The relevance of the bearing capacity of the soil is highlighted and it’s importance to the type of footings required and their dimensions
It gives details into the fixing of misplaced footings, the spanning of a footing over softer bearing capacity soils, the water in the excavation of the footings
Also highlights the importance of the changes in elevation of the site and how you can achieve the jumping of the footings