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* '''Option analysis report''' Statement of the reasons for choosing the form of the structure, materials etc.  ''Guidance:''  [https://eit.engineers.scot/index.php?title=Top-down_strategy#Option_identification_and_analysis From Top-down]  [http://info.iesis.org/sep/Option-assessment.doc Paper]
* '''Option analysis report''' Statement of the reasons for choosing the form of the structure, materials etc.  ''Guidance:''  [https://eit.engineers.scot/index.php?title=Top-down_strategy#Option_identification_and_analysis From Top-down]  [http://info.iesis.org/sep/Option-assessment.doc Paper]
*'''Structural desing brief - stage 2''' The requirements for the structure at Stage 2 of the Plan of work
*'''Structural desing brief - stage 2''' The requirements for the structure at Stage 2 of the Plan of work
* '''Design proposal for stage 4'''  This document describes the degree to which the requirements have been satisfied at Stage 2 and how the requirements that have yet to be satisfied will be addressed at Stage 4.
* '''Design proposal for stage 4'''  This document describes the degree to which the requirements have been satisfied at Stage 2 and how the requirements that have yet to be satisfied will be addressed at Stage 4. [https://eit.engineers.scot/index.php?title=Framework_for_structural_design_learning#Design_Proposal_for_Stage_4 Guidance]
* '''Design verification'''  Set of documents that show that the design meets the requirements.
* '''Design verification'''  Set of documents that show that the design meets the requirements.
* '''Drawings, specifications''' Output for contractor.
* '''Drawings, specifications''' Output for contractor.

Revision as of 09:10, 18 August 2021

This case study (under development June 2021) will provide example documents for the design of a footbridge that will be demonstrate how a stuctural design evolves.

Main design documents

Design document
Client brief
Site Information
Structural design brief - Stage 1
Structural design brief - Stage 2
Option analysis
Design proposal for Stage 4
Design Verification
Drawings Drawing1 Drawing2
Specifications

Design verification documents

Document
Strength and serviceability
Foundation assessment
Modelling review
Safety, risk
Stability, robustness
Environment, sustainability
Cost
Aesthetics
Construction methods

General guidance:

CD353 Guidance for the design of footbridges.

Definitions:

  • Client brief A statement from the client of what what is required in relation to the structure.
  • Site information A topographic plan of the site, site investigation reports, etc.
  • Structural design brief - stage 1  The requirements for the structure at Stage 1 of the Plan of Work. Guidance: From Top-down
  • Option analysis report Statement of the reasons for choosing the form of the structure, materials etc. Guidance: From Top-down Paper
  • Structural desing brief - stage 2 The requirements for the structure at Stage 2 of the Plan of work
  • Design proposal for stage 4  This document describes the degree to which the requirements have been satisfied at Stage 2 and how the requirements that have yet to be satisfied will be addressed at Stage 4. Guidance
  • Design verification Set of documents that show that the design meets the requirements.
  • Drawings, specifications Output for contractor.