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Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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Transcribed Image Text:Scenario: You are working as a Junior Engineer in a Company. The company has been awarded a contract for a London-based university's Future Campus. The work will involve demolition of an existing library building, construction of a large 4 storey new building with a total area of 1000 m?. The client would like the campus to be open throughout the demolition process. In addition, the client requires that the construction of the new building with a large basement, is completed within 12 months and before the beginning of the new academic year. Task: You are required to prepare a report for your manager on the following aspects. The report must contain an Introduction and the key areas under the following heads: Demolition: You are to assess the existing building before the demolition and carry out the Risk assessments to ensure that the work is completed with all health & safety measures in place. Foundation: Considering the size of the new building and the location of the university building in a busy city area, it is required to identify the type of foundation. Justify your selection. You must then describe the construction process and list any problems that could encounter during the construction process. Trial Pits and Bore holes identified the following Soil Profile: 0- 15 m Soft clay 15-25 m Medium to stiff clay 25-35 m Sand 35-45 m Hard Clay 45- 55 m Sand

Basement Retaining wall: A new retaining wall is to be constructed to form a permanent part
of the new basement. Explain the available options and the construction process.
Frame construction: Based on the client's requirement, you must justify the choice of the type
of frame material for the new building. You must describe the construction process.
Identify any health or safety risks that the operations may create for others working at the site as
well as the students/staff who are in vicinity of the construction.
Appendix: You can include any hand-drawn sketches in your report as an Appendix. Images or
diagrams from the internet must not be inserted in the report.
Word Count: Total Word Count is 2000+/- 10%

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