the sefie forum:

1. The SEFIE Forum: A User’s Guide This document introduces the SEFIE Forum and provides guidance on its use. Some items displayed may not be available to all users.This document introduces the SEFIE Forum and provides guidance on its use. Some items displayed may not be available to all users.

2. SEFIE The SEFIE Forum: component of an IT system developed under Eureka SEFIE project programme. (Steelbiz as an Electronic Forum for the Implementation of the Eurocodes for Steel Construction) primarily concerned with the creation, demonstration and deployment of an effective IT system for Eurocode implementation. SEFIE The SEFIE Forum is one component of an IT system developed under a flagship project under the Eureka programme. SEFIE (Steelbiz as an Electronic Forum for the Implementation of the Eurocodes for Steel Construction) is primarily concerned with the creation, demonstration and deployment of an effective IT system for Eurocode implementation. SEFIE The SEFIE Forum is one component of an IT system developed under a flagship project under the Eureka programme. SEFIE (Steelbiz as an Electronic Forum for the Implementation of the Eurocodes for Steel Construction) is primarily concerned with the creation, demonstration and deployment of an effective IT system for Eurocode implementation.

3. Forum Functionality SEFIE Forum operates in same way as other online forums: users have the ability to browse existing postings anonymously, are required to register when replying to messages or posting new messages. has a moderator who will block offensive, overly commercial or political postings. moderator will not give a technical opinion on postings – particularly on the technical accuracy – but will have the authority to ban abusive users. Forum Functionality The SEFIE Forum operates in much the same way as other online forums; users have the ability to browse existing postings anonymously, but are required to register when replying to messages or posting new messages. As with other forums, SEFIE has a moderator who will block offensive, overly commercial or political postings. The moderator will not give a technical opinion on postings – particularly on the technical accuracy – but will have the authority to ban abusive users.   Forum Functionality The SEFIE Forum operates in much the same way as other online forums; users have the ability to browse existing postings anonymously, but are required to register when replying to messages or posting new messages. As with other forums, SEFIE has a moderator who will block offensive, overly commercial or political postings. The moderator will not give a technical opinion on postings – particularly on the technical accuracy – but will have the authority to ban abusive users.  

4. The Home Page The Home Page The home page for the SEFIE Forum can be found by typing the following URL into your web browser: http://devsefieforum.steel-sci.org/Default.aspx The Home Page provides access to the top level discussion forum groups. It is anticipated that SEFIE will host not one but many forums: one for each part of the Eurocodes plus one for general issues It also displays: Login box Search Box Forum statistics Who is online (not shown above) The first specialist forum is dedicated to Part 1-8 of Eurocode 3 “Design of Joints”. A prototype of this was demonstrated at a recent meeting of SCI / BCSA Connections Group in London.The Home Page The home page for the SEFIE Forum can be found by typing the following URL into your web browser: http://devsefieforum.steel-sci.org/Default.aspx The Home Page provides access to the top level discussion forum groups. It is anticipated that SEFIE will host not one but many forums: one for each part of the Eurocodes plus one for general issues It also displays: Login box Search Box Forum statistics Who is online (not shown above) The first specialist forum is dedicated to Part 1-8 of Eurocode 3 “Design of Joints”. A prototype of this was demonstrated at a recent meeting of SCI / BCSA Connections Group in London.

5. Home Page & Login The Home Page and Login In the login box on the left: enter the user name and password supplied by the SEFIE Forum administrator If you do not have an account, you can register yourself. To do this, click on the ‘Register’ button on the top of the screen and the registration form will appear. To create an account enter a suitable username and your email address. A randomly generated password for your username will be sent by email. The Home Page and Login In the login box on the left: enter the user name and password supplied by the SEFIE Forum administrator If you do not have an account, you can register yourself. To do this, click on the ‘Register’ button on the top of the screen and the registration form will appear. To create an account enter a suitable username and your email address. A randomly generated password for your username will be sent by email.

6. Your Profile Profile Once registered and logged on, you can change details of your account by clicking on the ‘Profile’ button at the top of the screen. Change the details where desired and click on the ‘Update User Information’ button at the bottom of the screen (not shown above) Profile Once registered and logged on, you can change details of your account by clicking on the ‘Profile’ button at the top of the screen. Change the details where desired and click on the ‘Update User Information’ button at the bottom of the screen (not shown above)

7. Users Profiles (Member List) User Profiles One way of searching for posting from a particular user is to click on the ‘Member List’ and select the user from the list displayed. User Profiles One way of searching for posting from a particular user is to click on the ‘Member List’ and select the user from the list displayed.

8. Searching Searching the SEFIE Forum You can search the discussions on the SEFIE Forum by entering text into the search box and clicking on the ‘Search’ button. More search options (including filters to narrow your search) become available when you click on the ‘Search’ button on the top of the screen.Searching the SEFIE Forum You can search the discussions on the SEFIE Forum by entering text into the search box and clicking on the ‘Search’ button. More search options (including filters to narrow your search) become available when you click on the ‘Search’ button on the top of the screen.

9. Search Results Search Results Whether you perform a simple search or an advanced search, a list of results will be displayed that match your search criteria (if any). Each matched result presents a summary of the posting and a hyperlinked title. Clicking on the title takes you to the posting within the discussion thread.Search Results Whether you perform a simple search or an advanced search, a list of results will be displayed that match your search criteria (if any). Each matched result presents a summary of the posting and a hyperlinked title. Clicking on the title takes you to the posting within the discussion thread.

10. Threads in a Discussion Discussions and Threads in the SEFIE Forum As well as searching, you can browse through the discussions within the SEFIE forum. For example, clicking in the ‘Connections to EC3 Part 1.8’ link reveals a lists of threads. To start a new discussion on a subject not yet covered on the forum, click on the ‘New Thread’ button.Discussions and Threads in the SEFIE Forum As well as searching, you can browse through the discussions within the SEFIE forum. For example, clicking in the ‘Connections to EC3 Part 1.8’ link reveals a lists of threads. To start a new discussion on a subject not yet covered on the forum, click on the ‘New Thread’ button.

11. Posts in a Thread Posts in a Thread Clicking on one of the discussion threads (e.g. Base Plate Design) reveals a list of messages posted to the forum on this subject. The default display is shown above. You can re-order the messages or change to a ‘threaded’ view using the pull-down menus at the top of the screen. You can navigate to previous and next threads at the top and bottom of the list of messages. Notice that your path to this discussion thread is displayed at the top of the screen. To reply to a message – click on the ‘post reply’ button under the message (or if in ‘Threaded View’ click on the ‘Reply’ link. Posts in a Thread Clicking on one of the discussion threads (e.g. Base Plate Design) reveals a list of messages posted to the forum on this subject. The default display is shown above. You can re-order the messages or change to a ‘threaded’ view using the pull-down menus at the top of the screen. You can navigate to previous and next threads at the top and bottom of the list of messages. Notice that your path to this discussion thread is displayed at the top of the screen. To reply to a message – click on the ‘post reply’ button under the message (or if in ‘Threaded View’ click on the ‘Reply’ link.

12. Threaded View

13. Replying to a message Replying to a message The text body of your message should be inserted into the message box on the reply form. You can add attachments to files using the ‘Attachments’ button. One handy feature of the SEFIE forum is the ability to add references to clauses within Eurocodes parts that are turned into ‘hot links’ to a PDF file in the posted message. To do this, click on the ‘Insert link to Eurocode Clause’ link. To check the spelling within your message body, click on the ‘Check Spelling’ button. You can preview your posting by clicking on the ‘Preview’ button. This will show how your message and any links to Eurocode clauses will be displayed within the forum.Replying to a message The text body of your message should be inserted into the message box on the reply form. You can add attachments to files using the ‘Attachments’ button. One handy feature of the SEFIE forum is the ability to add references to clauses within Eurocodes parts that are turned into ‘hot links’ to a PDF file in the posted message. To do this, click on the ‘Insert link to Eurocode Clause’ link. To check the spelling within your message body, click on the ‘Check Spelling’ button. You can preview your posting by clicking on the ‘Preview’ button. This will show how your message and any links to Eurocode clauses will be displayed within the forum.

14. Previewing your message Previewing your message When you are happy with you message, click on the ‘Post’ button. (New threads work in a similar way to other postings, but a not related to other messages.) Previewing your message When you are happy with you message, click on the ‘Post’ button. (New threads work in a similar way to other postings, but a not related to other messages.)

15. The Target Audience Will change over the next 5-10 years, as will the areas of interest discussed. Initially likely to be used only by experts discussing finer points of code clauses Eventually will soon be joined by professional practitioners when they begin implementing the Eurocodes. Target Audience It is anticipated that the audience for the forum will change over the next 5-10 years, as will the areas of interest discussed. Initially, the forum is likely to be used only by experts discussing the finer points of code clauses. However, they will soon be joined by professional practitioners when they begin implementing the Eurocodes. Target Audience It is anticipated that the audience for the forum will change over the next 5-10 years, as will the areas of interest discussed. Initially, the forum is likely to be used only by experts discussing the finer points of code clauses. However, they will soon be joined by professional practitioners when they begin implementing the Eurocodes.