Structural stability, loading, and ground movement
19 articles
When mezzanine floors require Building Regulations approval and the structural design requirements.
Design and safety requirements for structural glass elements in UK buildings.
Understanding subsidence, heave, and structural movement in UK buildings and when action is required.
Overview of Approved Document A requirements for structural stability, loadings, and ground movement in UK buildings.
Guide to foundation types and design requirements for domestic buildings under Approved Document A and the Eurocodes.
Requirements for masonry wall construction including cavity walls, wall thickness, lateral support, and damp-proof courses under Approved Document A.
Requirements for roof structures under Approved Document A, including trussed rafters, cut roofs, wind bracing, and lateral restraint.
Structural considerations when building extensions or altering existing buildings under Approved Document A.
Requirements for preventing disproportionate collapse in UK buildings, including building classifications, tying requirements, and risk assessment.
Structural design requirements for basement construction including retaining walls, waterproofing, and ground conditions.
Structural requirements for steel frame buildings under Approved Document A and the Eurocodes.
Structural requirements for reinforced concrete construction under the Eurocodes.
Structural requirements for timber frame buildings under Eurocode 5 and UK building regulations.
Structural design requirements for retaining walls under UK Building Regulations and Eurocodes.
The importance of ground investigation for building design and the requirements under Eurocode 7.
Structural design requirements for conservatories and orangeries attached to UK dwellings.
When structural calculations are needed for internal alterations including wall removal, floor openings, and beam installation.
When and why structural surveys are needed, and what they cover.
When piled foundations are needed and the design requirements under Eurocode 7.