Structural design of a footbridge: Difference between revisions

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=== Design verification documents ===
=== Design verification documents ===

Revision as of 21:30, 17 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
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, geotechical site investigation reports, etc.
  • Requirements statement  Starts with the client brief and adds further items. 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
  • Design proposal  Document, mainly for approval by the client, that the proposed arrangements for the design are valid i.e. that they are capable of satisfying the requirements
  • Design verification Documenet (or set of documents) that show that the design meets the requirements.
  • Drawings, specifications Output for contractor.