Temporary demountable structures: guidance on procurement, design and use. 4th edition

Institution of Structural Engineers, 2017
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Abstract

Covers free-standing demountable temporary grandstands, platforms, stage structures, viewing facilities, barriers, towers and masts to support media facilities, canopies, and tents and marquees. Provides information to assist the designer in evaluating the loads likely to be imposed on the structures. Addresses principal responsibilities, statutory control, procurement and use, ground and site conditions, erection, inspection and dismantling. Identifies hazards and risks associated with demountable structures. Updated to reflect design to Eurocodes and the CDM regulations 2015.

History

Supersedes: Temporary demountable structures: guidance on procurement, design and use. 3rd edition (IStructE, 2007).

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9781906335335

Subjects

  • Demountable structures
  • Building types
  • Non-traditional buildings

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