Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 18: Introduction to site hoarding

This note describes the design of timber posts based on limit state theory. The note assumes that the reader is familiar with the use of coefficient factors prevalent within BS EN 1995-1-1 (Eurocode 5).

This article discusses some of the design issues and preconceptions related to backpropping, and gives worked examples.

This article considers temporary works, in particular the use of temporary supports, to precast concrete bridge beams during deck construction.