Name: K.Pollitt - @00408620, D.Bickerstaffe - @00190025, C.

Grime - @00230419

Course: MSc Structural Engineering (PT), Semester 1, Year 1

Module: Introduction to Structural Design with Computer Applications

Assignment: Scheme Design - Coursework No. 1

Date: 31/10/2014 Page Number:
Assignment for the attention of: Jonathan Haynes
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2 Comparitor
Scheme 1; DB-001 Scheme 2; KP-001 Scheme 3; CG-001
3 (Weight)
End bearing CFA piles, at columns Standard sections used for steel frame. The overhanging roof structure and glazed
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positions only; material and instalation Large excavation for mass concrete piles panels are a preimum product which may
5 relatively inexpensize. Steel frame for builidng perimeter. Large mass of overlook any saving in the comparatively
structure repetitive; reduced design and concrete used. Fabrication of large shallow simple structural frame.
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fabrication cost. Truss roof, high WPG to cover large 24m span with thick
Cost

30%

7 fabrication cost, crane installation, poss components would cost time and money.
8 temporary support req'd; increased cost.

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10 7 / 10 2.1 6 / 10 1.8 5 / 10 1.5
Uninterrupted studio floor space achieved. Clear open spaces have been catered for, The scheme satisfies the brief
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Client Requirements

Offset columns; maintain clear space.
12 Floor depth, wall thickness, roof insulation
provision made for min. sound
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transmission. Secondary steel provided for
20%
for the operations floor and studio. The requirements. Allowances have been
structure is 5m from dock wall. Slim floor made for soundproofing within the depth of
deck between studio and operation floor the trusses, and a separate lobby further
would require additional sound proofing as supports the disconnect for sound

14 services/light rigging within roof structure. deck is only 150mm thick. transmission to the offices
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17 10 / 10 2 8 / 10 1.6 8 / 10 1.6
Vertical tubular K-bracing in two directions, Two stability systems. Overall stability Concrete foundations and walls have been
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horizontal tubular bracing in roof. 1st floor obtained via vertical bracing system. E-W chosen to deal with the large compressive
19 slab diaphragm action. Vertical brace has hybrid of rolled steel (N) and cable forces. Above the first floor, steel has been
positions reduce possible window system (S) due to glass clad. Portalisation chosen to provide a lightweight solution for
Stability

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obstructions. CFA embedment to provide for WPG spanning over the studio. the nominal forces
15%

21 increased wind uplift resitance. Sufficient Multiple systems offer redundancy,

22 stiffness provided. however over designed.

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24 9 / 10 1.35 7 / 10 1.05 8 / 10 1.2
CFA piles prevent poss. lateral loading of Simple construction methods lifting beams The shear walls present an obstruction for
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dock wall during const. & remove need for and columns. Braced structure, therefore having plant within the footprint of the
Constructability

26 dewatering of high W.T. Slab & Ring Beam construct in braced bay/module first. Use building for the erection of the trusses.
above W.T lvl. Steelwork off site of WPG could be problematic due to long Large scale dewatering is required for
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fabrication, long lead/fab time, quick onsite length and heavy section. Large crane installation of the foundations
15%

28 erection. VB allows modular erection. required to lift heavy WPG at long lever
29 Truss poss. req large crane. arm.

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31 8 / 10 1.2 6 / 10 0.9 5 / 10 0.75
Proximity to dock; steelwork req's high Steel frame stucture used to span large Concrete foundations and walls have been
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Material & Durability

corrosion resistance treatment (Galv).
33 CFA's and slab rebar cover to rebar to be
increased. Steel superstruture enabes
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long open spans for studio. 1st floor conc
15%
spans across the interruptable studio floor. chosen to deal with the large compressive
Heavy galv required due to high corrosion forces. Above the first floor, steel has been
classification with the structure being next chosen to provide a lightweight solution for
to a dock. Glass, brick and clad panel for the nominal forces.

35 deck thkness; sound isulation. aesthetic. Mass concrete strip foundation,

36 compression.

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38 6 / 10 0.9 6 / 10 0.9 7 / 10 1.05
Piles minimise excavation requiring Atrium/reception area with glass clad The glazed feature allows for an influx of
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removal. Possible use of local steel offers natural lighting arrangement. light that will reduce the requirement for
40 fabricators, material stockists, plant hire. Materials can be obtained via recylced artificial lighting at the office floor. All
Sustainability

Possible material delivery/removal via materials,extent of recycled use is structural materials can be reusued or
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docks. Recycled aggregrates within slabs. uncertain. Bespoke WPG would require recycled.
5%

42 new materials, locally sourced. Material

43 arrival via waterway ?

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45 8 / 10 0.4 7 / 10 0.35 7 / 10 0.35
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Total 7.95 6.6 6.45
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49 Therefore, adopt scheme DB-001 for the next stage of the design process.
50 Excellent. Have all five marks