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Features of the framework include ethos, examples, guidance and processes. | Features of the framework include ethos, examples, guidance and processes. | ||
There is strong focus on the use of a structural design brief | There is strong focus on the use of a structural design brief in the form of a comprehensive list of requirements. Identifying all requirements and ensuring that they are satisfactorily addressed are key actions in reducing the risk of unsatisfactory outcomes. | ||
=== Ethos === | === Ethos === | ||
Ethos is about how you think, the principles that guide your actions | Ethos is about how you think, about the principles that guide your actions, about being a [[Critical thinking|critical thinker]]. Structural design is a very good context for developing skil in critical thinking. Critical thinkers submit to a discipline for establishing outcomes that best satisfy the goals. For ideas about learning to be a critical thinker see [https://engineers.scot/office/resources/publications/discipline-ct.pdf this paper]. | ||
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
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==== Process mapping ==== | ==== Process mapping ==== | ||
The Institution of Structural Egineers | The Institution of Structural Egineers publishes a [https://www.istructe.org/sitefiles/handlers/DownloadFile.ashx?productId=9746 Structural Plan of Work] that sets out an overall process for structural engineers working on the design of a building. It is based on the Royal Institute of British Architects [https://www.architecture.com/-/media/GatherContent/Test-resources-page/Additional-Documents/2020RIBAPlanofWorktemplatepdf.pdf (RIBA) Plan of Work] | ||
The stages in the IStructE Plan of Work are shown in Figure 1. | The stages in the IStructE Plan of Work are shown in Figure 1. | ||
[[File:ISE-PlanofW-2.png|thumb|850x850px|Figure 1 IStructE Structural Plan of Work|none]] | [[File:ISE-PlanofW-2.png|thumb|850x850px|Figure 1 IStructE Structural Plan of Work|none]]For student project work, a simpler form of the Plan of Work might be used - such as shown in Figure 2.[[File:Process-map.png|none|thumb|700x700px|Figure 2 Simplified process map for structural design]] | ||
For student project work, a simpler form of the Plan of Work might be used - such as shown in Figure 2. | |||
[[File:Process-map.png|none|thumb|700x700px|Figure 2 Simplified process map for structural design]] | |||
==== Design Plan ==== | ==== Design Plan ==== | ||
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The brief is established at Stage 1. At this stage it should, if practical, not relate to a specific structural form. | The brief is established at Stage 1. At this stage it should, if practical, not relate to a specific structural form. | ||
The brief is developed at Stage 2 based on information from the options analysis | The brief is developed at Stage 2 based on information from the options analysis. | ||
Changes to the brief should be avoided, if practical, after Stage 2. | Changes to the brief should be avoided, if practical, after Stage 2. | ||
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==== '''Options analysis Report''' ==== | ==== '''Options analysis Report''' ==== | ||
This reports describes an assessment of options for the structure against the requiremets and proposes a form of structure to be adopted. | |||
==== '''Design Proposal for Stage 4''' ==== | ==== '''Design Proposal for Stage 4''' ==== | ||
This document is similar to the ''[https://www.standardsforhighways.co.uk/prod/attachments/17dadcc6-8e01-455d-b93e-c827d280839a?inline=true Approval in Principle]'' document for bridges and to the ''Basis of Structural Design'' document | This document is similar to the ''[https://www.standardsforhighways.co.uk/prod/attachments/17dadcc6-8e01-455d-b93e-c827d280839a?inline=true Approval in Principle]'' document for bridges and to the ''Basis of Structural Design'' document recommended in the IStructE Plan of Work document. | ||
It is recommended that the Design Proposal for Stage 4 includes: | It is recommended that the Design Proposal for Stage 4 includes: | ||
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Site Information | Site Information | ||
Options Analysis Report | |||
Structural Design Brief (Stage 2) | Structural Design Brief (Stage 2) | ||
3. Information about the proposed structure - what has been decided at the end of Stage 2 mainly as a result of the options analysis. | 3. Information about the proposed structure - what has been decided at the end of Stage 2 mainly as a result of the options analysis. | ||
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4. Statements in relation to the design brief items in terms of: | 4. Statements in relation to the design brief items in terms of: | ||
The requirements that have been addressed at the end of Stage 2. | |||
Actions needed at Stage 4 to ensure that all requirements | Actions needed at Stage 4 to ensure that all requirements will be properly addressed. | ||
==== '''Design verification report''' ==== | ==== '''Design verification report''' ==== | ||
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Methods statement | Methods statement | ||
CDM report | CDM report | ||
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