Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 15: Designing temporary works to European standards – an introduction

Author: A. Harris and M. Angelino (WSP)

Date published

1 September 2017

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Temporary Works Toolkit. Part 15: Designing temporary works to European standards – an introduction

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A. Harris and M. Angelino (WSP)
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A. Harris and M. Angelino (WSP)

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 95, Issue 9, 2017, Page(s) 4

Date published

1 September 2017

Author

A. Harris and M. Angelino (WSP)

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 95, Issue 9, 2017, Page(s) 4

Price

Free

This article aims to promote a shared understanding between designers of both permanent and temporary works, explaining the technicalities of PAS 8812.

Synopsis

The Temporary Works Toolkit is a series of articles aimed primarily at assisting the permanent works designer with temporary works issues. Buildability – sometimes referred to now as “construction method engineering” – is not a new concept and one always recognised as vital to the realisation of one’s ideas; it ought to be at the forefront of an engineer’s mind.

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PDF
Pages:
4
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Temporary Works Toolkit Professional Guidance Issue 9

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