13.3.

1 Checking all information

The comments and any other information received from the client and the members of the design
team and the results of the ground investigation should be checked to verify that the design
assumptions are still valid. This may include amongst others the following:

Erection
Develop a proposed/assumed and safe method of erection that is inherent within the strength and
stability (permanent and temporary) checks at design stage. Construction stage method/sequence
of erection and temporary works (e.g. erection bracing) must be reviewed to ensure that these
are consistent with and in no way compromise the assumptions made at design stage; otherwise
modifications must be made to the design and/or construction assumptions. Reference should be
made to the BCSA Guide to steel erection38 series.

Fire resistance, durability and sound insulation

Confirm with other members of the design team the fire resistance required for each part of the
structure, the corrosion protection that applies to each exposure condition and the mass of floors
and walls (including finishes) required for sound insulation.

Foundations
Examine the information from the ground investigation and decide on the type of foundation to be used
in the final design. Consider especially any existing or future structure adjacent to the perimeter of the
structure that may influence not only the location of the foundations but also any possible effect on the
superstructure and on adjacent buildings. Variations in ground water level may need to be considered.

Holes and openings for services

Ensure holes and openings required are positioned and if necessary reinforced.

Loading
Check that the loading assumptions are still correct. This applies to dead and imposed loading
such as floor finishes, ceilings, services, partitions, and external wall thicknesses, materials and
finishes thereto. Verify the design wind loading, and consider whether or not loadings such as
earthquake, accidental, constructional or other temporary loadings should be taken into account.

Materials
Confirm the grade of steel and type of bolts or welds to be used in the final design for each or
all parts of the structure. The use of different grades of bolts and different types of welds on the
same structure should be avoided.

Movement joints
Check that no amendments have been made to the disposition of the movement joints.

Performance criteria
Confirm which codes of practice and other design criteria are to be used in the design.

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