Structural design of a footbridge
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.