Introduction
This Technical Guidance Note concerns the concepts of lateral stability within structures. A key component to the design of structures is a sound understanding of stability. As building and bridge construction has become increasingly ambitious, so the principles of stability are continually tested.
This guide explains the various methods that can be adopted to ensure that lateral stability to structures is achieved. This note also highlights the need for robustness in structures as it is regarded as an aspect of structural design that can have an impact on strategies adopted for lateral stability.