2nd Edition
Structural Engineer's Pocket Book British Standards Edition
The Structural Engineer's Pocket Book British Standards Edition is the only compilation of all tables, data, facts and formulae needed for scheme design to British Standards by structural engineers in a handy-sized format. Bringing together data from many sources into a compact, affordable pocketbook, it saves valuable time spent tracking down information needed regularly.
This second edition is a companion to the more recent Eurocode third edition.
Although small in size, this book contains the facts and figures needed for preliminary design whether in the office or on-site. Based on UK conventions, it is split into 14 sections including geotechnics, structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber, and includes a section on sustainability covering general concepts, materials, actions and targets for structural engineers.
Preface to Second Edition
Preface to First Edition
Acknowledgments
General information
Metric system
Typical metric units for UK structural engineering
Imperial units
Conversion factors
Measurement of angles
Construction documentation and procurement
Drawing conventions
Common arrangement of work sections
Summary of ACE conditions of engagement
Statutory Authorities and Permissions
Planning
Building regulations and standards
Listed buildings
Conservation areas
Tree preservation orders
Archaeology and ancient monuments
Party Wall etc. Act
CDM
Design Data
Design data checklist
Structural form, stability and robustness
Structural movement joints
Fire resistance periods for structural elements
Typical building tolerances
Historical use of building materials
Typical weights of building materials
Minimum imposed floor loads
Typical unit floor and roof loadings
Wind loading
Barrier and handrail loadings
Selection of materials
Selection of floor construction
Transportation
Temporary works toolkit
Basic and Shortcut Tools for Structural Analysis
British Standard load factors and limit states
Eurocode introduction and load factors
Geometric section properties
Parallel axis theorem
Composite sections
Material properties
Coefficients of linear thermal expansion
Coefficients of friction
Sign conventions
Beam bending theory
Deflection limits
Beam bending and deflection formulae
Clapeyron’s equations of three moments
Continuous beam bending formulae
Struts
Rigid frames under lateral load
Plates
Torsion
Taut wires, cables and chains
Vibration
Geotechnics
Selection of foundations and retaining walls
Site investigation
Soil classification
Typical soil properties
Preliminary sizing
Trees and shallow foundations
Contaminated land
Timber and Plywood
Timber section sizes
Laminated timber products
Durability and fire resistance
Preliminary sizing of timber elements
Timber design to BS 5268
Timber joints
Masonry
Geometry and arrangement
Durability and fire resistance
Preliminary sizing of masonry elements
Masonry design to BS 5628
Masonry design to CP111
Lintel design to BS5977
Masonry accessories
Reinforced Concrete
Concrete mixes
Durability and fire resistance
Preliminary sizing of concrete elements
Reinforcement
Concrete design to BS 8110
Reinforcement bar bending to BS 8666
Reinforcement estimates
Structural Steel
Mild steel selection sizes and tolerances
Slenderness
Durability and fire resistance
Preliminary sizing of steel elements
Steel design to BS 5950
Steel design to BS 449
Stainless steel to BS 5950
Composite Steel and Concrete
Preliminary sizing of composite elements
Composite design to BS 5950
Structural Glass
Typical glass section sizes and thickness
Durability and fire resistance
Typical glass sizes for common applications
Structural glass design
Connections
Building Elements, Materials, Fixings and Fastenings
Waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Screeds
Precast concrete hollowcore slabs
Bi-metallic corrosion
Structural adhesives
Fixings and fastenings
Spanner and podger dimensions
Cold weather working
Effect of fire on construction materials
Aluminum
Sustainability
Context
Environmental indicators
Climate change predictions for the UK
Sustainability scenarios and targets
Sustainable building design priorities
Exposed slabs and thermal mass
Embodied energy
Construction waste
Reclaimed materials
Recycled materials
Design for demountability
Green materials specification
Toxicity, health and air quality
Sustainable timber
Cement substitutes
Sustainable aggregates
Useful Mathematics
Trigonometric relationships
Special triangles
Algebraic relationships
Equations of curves
Standard differentials and integrals
Useful Addresses
Further Reading
Sources
Index
Biography
Fiona Cobb is a Consulting Engineer with Price & Myers in the UK. She was awarded the ACE Young Consultant of the Year in 2007.
