CONTENTS 1Introduction 1 1.1How to use this handbook 1 1.2 Assumptions 1 1.3 The examination 2 1.4 Timing 2 1.5 Further information 2 2 2 Development of solutions (section 1) 3 2.1Viable structural solutions Functional framing 3 2.2 fUNCTIONAL FRAMING 3 2.3 Load transfer Stability 3 2.4 Stability 7 2.5 Concrete frame options 8 2.6 Foundations and retaining structures 8 2.7 Design appraisal 17 2.8 Typical loads 25 2.9 Typical spatial requirements 30 2.10 Preliminary sizing 30 2.11 The letter 37 3 Design calculations (section 2c) 39 3.1 Expectations of the examiners 39 3.2 Durability and fire resistance 40 3.3 Assessing the design moments 43 3.4 Flexure 43 3.5 Shear 44 3.6 Deflection 46 3.7 Estimating reinforcement quantities 48 3.8 Detailing 48 3.9 Design of beams 49 3.10 One-way spanning slabs 52 3.11Two-way spanning slabs 53 3.12 Flat slabs 56 3.13 Ribbed slabs 61 3.14 Waffle slabs 66 3.15 Precast flooring systems 67 3.16 Post-tensioning 68 3.17 Columns 73 3.18 Shear walls 76 3.19 Ground-bearing slabs 80 3.20 Shallow foundations 80 3.21Piled foundations 82 4 Plans, sections, elevations and critical details (section 2d) 91 4.1 Plans, sections and elevations 91 4.2 Critical details 91 52 Method statement and programme (section 2e) 104 5.1 Method statement 104 5.2 Programme 105 Appendix A: Robustness requirements for precast concrete frames 108 Appendix B: Design aids 112 References 128 Further reading 129 Index 130 Tables for areas of reinforcement Inside back cove