From 936016c3c811a2f19027d30bd67ab44c1e1f0de7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: GMeinema <151148123+GMeinema@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:20:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update general_design_guide.ipynb --- .../general_design_guide.ipynb | 154 ++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 144 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb b/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb index df4c527..525531b 100644 --- a/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb +++ b/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb @@ -4,17 +4,154 @@ "cell_type": "markdown", "metadata": {}, "source": [ - "# General design guide\n", - "\n", - "\n" + "# General design guide", ] }, { "cell_type": "markdown", "metadata": {}, - "source": [] - } - ], + "source": [ + "## The design process\n", + "\n", + "The design process is part of the life cycle of a structure: the ‘idea-phase’, + the ‘design-phase’, the ‘construction phase’, the ‘use and maintenance phase’, + and the ‘demolition phase’. The structural engineer acts in the ‘design phase’. + The terms ‘initiative’, ‘project definition’, ‘concepts’, ‘preliminary design’, + and ‘verification of structural safety’ will be explained shortly below.\\\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "## Project definition\n", + "\n", + "To define the project, one first drafts + a plan of action (strategy). This + determines how to proceed in this + phase, what the results should be and + the criteria to which the result of this + phase should be compared. Just like + in the previous phase various aspectstudies + need to be done. Eventually + this leads to the formulation of a report + containing all basic assumptions + concerning the structural design. This + forms a supplement to the PoR.\\\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "## Concepts\n", + "\n", + "In this phase too several studies + have to be performed. The designer + makes several ‘structural’ concepts. + To make a sensible design, he + first analyses the force flow in both + horizontal and vertical direction. Also + the ability of the structure to retain + its shape and place is investigated + as well as the connections between + different elements and parts of the + building. After feedback from the + structural assumptions at least two of + the concepts are chosen for further + analysis. With the aid of design tools + (rules of thumb, diagrams and tables) + the overall dimensions of the structure + (including stability measures) are + determined and critical connections + are studied for feasibility. The + sections on different materials contain + information on structural elements + (such as precast conrete beams, + hollow core slabs etc.) and tables + with available (steel) profiles to come + to reasonable dimensions. Already + in this stage it is wise to orientate on + different foundation possibilities as the + foundation can have influence on the + rest of the structure. The section on + foundations can provide the necessary + information. Although the load bearing + structure is designed, this phase is not + yet finished. Finally the designer needs + to look into possible façades and roof + elements. Now a choice can be made + between the different concepts based + on a multi criteria analysis. The criteria + are based on the PoR and structural + assumptions.\\\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "## Preliminairy structural design\n", + "\n", + "Now all the dimensions of the chosen + structure can be determined. Again + the sections on the different materials + can be helpful. Make sure, also in + this preliminairy design, that stability + of your structure is ensured. It is a + good idea to search for alternative + possibilities for the foundation and + connecting structure to prevent + surprises in the final design stage. Also + the building envelope deserves some + attention. Use the different examples + given in the later chapters.\\\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "## Preliminary design\n", + "\n", + "In this phase a further analysis + of the strength, behaviour of the + structure is made. Also the stability + is checked, and necessary stability + measures are added. To do this, quick + calculations are made with simplified + load combinations. The section on + mechanics offers the necessary + formulas and ‘forget-me-nots’. More + attention is given to the foundation + of the structure. Calculate the total + vertical load and design a transition + structure (which transfers the loads + from the main load bearing structure to + the foundation). Also a further analysis + is made of the possible façades, roof + elements and other building finishes + needs to be made. How are the + building finishes connected to the load + bearing structure?\\\n" + ] + }, + { + "cell_type": "markdown", + "metadata": {}, + "source": [ + "## Verification of the structural safety and servicability\n", + "\n", + "The final preliminairy design of + which the final dimensions are now + determined, has to be checked with a + structural code. In Europe this is the + Eurocode. The different sections on + steel, timber, concrete and foundations + contain the necessary information to + perform the check.\\\n" + ] + }, "metadata": { "kernelspec": { "display_name": "Python 3", @@ -40,7 +177,4 @@ "version_minor": 0 } } - }, - "nbformat": 4, - "nbformat_minor": 4 -} + } From 2b1c2e63874098995d0871436a51b9b842c2ece0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: navanvliet Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:10:55 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] fixing broken cell structure general design guide --- .../general_design_guide.ipynb | 198 ++++++------------ 1 file changed, 64 insertions(+), 134 deletions(-) diff --git a/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb b/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb index 525531b..ae4df53 100644 --- a/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb +++ b/book/design_workflow/general_design_guide.ipynb @@ -4,154 +4,81 @@ "cell_type": "markdown", "metadata": {}, "source": [ - "# General design guide", - ] - }, - { - "cell_type": "markdown", - "metadata": {}, - "source": [ + "# General design guide\n", + "\n", "## The design process\n", "\n", - "The design process is part of the life cycle of a structure: the ‘idea-phase’, - the ‘design-phase’, the ‘construction phase’, the ‘use and maintenance phase’, - and the ‘demolition phase’. The structural engineer acts in the ‘design phase’. - The terms ‘initiative’, ‘project definition’, ‘concepts’, ‘preliminary design’, - and ‘verification of structural safety’ will be explained shortly below.\\\n" - ] - }, - { - "cell_type": "markdown", - "metadata": {}, - "source": [ + "The design process is part of the life cycle of a structure: the ‘idea-phase’, \n", + "the ‘design-phase’, the ‘construction phase’, the ‘use and maintenance phase’, \n", + "and the ‘demolition phase’. The structural engineer acts in the ‘design phase’. \n", + "The terms ‘initiative’, ‘project definition’, ‘concepts’, ‘preliminary design’, \n", + "and ‘verification of structural safety’ will be explained shortly below.\n", + "\n", "## Project definition\n", "\n", - "To define the project, one first drafts - a plan of action (strategy). This - determines how to proceed in this - phase, what the results should be and - the criteria to which the result of this - phase should be compared. Just like - in the previous phase various aspectstudies - need to be done. Eventually - this leads to the formulation of a report - containing all basic assumptions - concerning the structural design. This - forms a supplement to the PoR.\\\n" - ] - }, - { - "cell_type": "markdown", - "metadata": {}, - "source": [ + "To define the project, one first drafts a plan of action (strategy). This\n", + "determines how to proceed in this phase, what the results should be and\n", + "the criteria to which the result of this phase should be compared. Just like\n", + "in the previous phase various aspectstudies need to be done. Eventually\n", + "this leads to the formulation of a report containing all basic assumptions\n", + "concerning the structural design. This forms a supplement to the PoR.\n", + "\n", "## Concepts\n", "\n", - "In this phase too several studies - have to be performed. The designer - makes several ‘structural’ concepts. - To make a sensible design, he - first analyses the force flow in both - horizontal and vertical direction. Also - the ability of the structure to retain - its shape and place is investigated - as well as the connections between - different elements and parts of the - building. After feedback from the - structural assumptions at least two of - the concepts are chosen for further - analysis. With the aid of design tools - (rules of thumb, diagrams and tables) - the overall dimensions of the structure - (including stability measures) are - determined and critical connections - are studied for feasibility. The - sections on different materials contain - information on structural elements - (such as precast conrete beams, - hollow core slabs etc.) and tables - with available (steel) profiles to come - to reasonable dimensions. Already - in this stage it is wise to orientate on - different foundation possibilities as the - foundation can have influence on the - rest of the structure. The section on - foundations can provide the necessary - information. Although the load bearing - structure is designed, this phase is not - yet finished. Finally the designer needs - to look into possible façades and roof - elements. Now a choice can be made - between the different concepts based - on a multi criteria analysis. The criteria - are based on the PoR and structural - assumptions.\\\n" - ] - }, - { - "cell_type": "markdown", - "metadata": {}, - "source": [ + "In this phase too several studies have to be performed. The designer makes several\n", + "‘structural’ concepts. To make a sensible design, he first analyses the force flow\n", + "in both horizontal and vertical direction. Also the ability of the structure to retain\n", + "its shape and place is investigated as well as the connections between different\n", + "elements and parts of the building. After feedback from the structural assumptions\n", + "at least two of the concepts are chosen for further analysis. With the aid of design\n", + "tools (rules of thumb, diagrams and tables) the overall dimensions of the structure\n", + "(including stability measures) are determined and critical connections are studied\n", + "for feasibility. The sections on different materials contain information on\n", + "structural elements (such as precast conrete beams, hollow core slabs etc.)\n", + "and tables with available (steel) profiles to come to reasonable dimensions. Already\n", + "in this stage it is wise to orientate on different foundation possibilities as\n", + "the foundation can have influence on the rest of the structure. The section on\n", + "foundations can provide the necessary information. Although the load bearing\n", + "structure is designed, this phase is not yet finished. Finally the designer needs\n", + "to look into possible façades and roof elements. Now a choice can be made between\n", + "the different concepts based on a multi criteria analysis. The criteria are based\n", + "on the PoR and structural assumptions.\n", + "\n", "## Preliminairy structural design\n", "\n", - "Now all the dimensions of the chosen - structure can be determined. Again - the sections on the different materials - can be helpful. Make sure, also in - this preliminairy design, that stability - of your structure is ensured. It is a - good idea to search for alternative - possibilities for the foundation and - connecting structure to prevent - surprises in the final design stage. Also - the building envelope deserves some - attention. Use the different examples - given in the later chapters.\\\n" - ] - }, - { - "cell_type": "markdown", - "metadata": {}, - "source": [ + "Now all the dimensions of the chosen structure can be determined. Again the sections\n", + "on the different materials can be helpful. Make sure, also in this preliminairy\n", + "design, that stability of your structure is ensured. It is a good idea to search\n", + "for alternative possibilities for the foundation and connecting structure to prevent\n", + "surprises in the final design stage. Also the building envelope deserves some\n", + "attention. Use the different examples given in the later chapters.\n", + "\n", "## Preliminary design\n", "\n", - "In this phase a further analysis - of the strength, behaviour of the - structure is made. Also the stability - is checked, and necessary stability - measures are added. To do this, quick - calculations are made with simplified - load combinations. The section on - mechanics offers the necessary - formulas and ‘forget-me-nots’. More - attention is given to the foundation - of the structure. Calculate the total - vertical load and design a transition - structure (which transfers the loads - from the main load bearing structure to - the foundation). Also a further analysis - is made of the possible façades, roof - elements and other building finishes - needs to be made. How are the - building finishes connected to the load - bearing structure?\\\n" + "In this phase a further analysis of the strength, behaviour of the structure\n", + "is made. Also the stability is checked, and necessary stability measures are added.\n", + "To do this, quick calculations are made with simplified load combinations. The\n", + "section on mechanics offers the necessary formulas and ‘forget-me-nots’. More\n", + "attention is given to the foundation of the structure. Calculate the total vertical\n", + "load and design a transition structure (which transfers the loads from the main\n", + "load bearing structure to the foundation). Also a further analysis is made of the\n", + "possible façades, roof elements and other building finishes needs to be made. How\n", + "are the building finishes connected to the load bearing structure?\n", + "\n", + "## Verification of the structural safety and servicability\n", + "\n", + "The final preliminairy design of which the final dimensions are now determined,\n", + "has to be checked with a structural code. In Europe this is the Eurocode. The\n", + "different sections on steel, timber, concrete and foundations contain the\n", + "necessary information to perform the check.\n" ] }, { "cell_type": "markdown", "metadata": {}, - "source": [ - "## Verification of the structural safety and servicability\n", - "\n", - "The final preliminairy design of - which the final dimensions are now - determined, has to be checked with a - structural code. In Europe this is the - Eurocode. The different sections on - steel, timber, concrete and foundations - contain the necessary information to - perform the check.\\\n" - ] - }, + "source": [] + } + ], "metadata": { "kernelspec": { "display_name": "Python 3", @@ -177,4 +104,7 @@ "version_minor": 0 } } - } + }, + "nbformat": 4, + "nbformat_minor": 4 +}