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<strong>Steel</strong> <strong>Designers</strong>' <strong>Manual</strong> - 6th Edition (2003)<br />

• Limits on the size of components<br />

• The formation of neat site connections<br />

• Safe access for operatives for the erection of the primary structure, cladding and<br />

other items.<br />

The erection methodology may preclude the use of some structural forms. It is,<br />

therefore, essential to consider this aspect at concept stage.<br />

5.5.2.5 Procurement<br />

An atrium structure will have several complex interfaces:<br />

• The cladding<br />

• Cleaning equipment<br />

• Supporting structure<br />

The management of these interfaces is critical to the successful implementation of<br />

the design. If the structure, cladding, etc are procured through separate contracts it<br />

is even more critical to define the technical requirements and responsibilities at<br />

interfaces. The following issues should be addressed:<br />

• Forces and movements to be accommodated<br />

• Compatibility requirements of materials<br />

• Design responsibility for components and fixings<br />

• Definition of overall theoretical and as-built geometry.<br />

It can be convenient to incorporate several packages of work into a single contract.<br />

This can reduce risk associated with the management of interfaces. This route may<br />

increase cost due to the increased responsibilities carried by the contractor.<br />

5.5.2.6 Maintenance<br />

Atria 213<br />

Ongoing and long term cleaning and maintenance will be required and may impact<br />

on the design. Ongoing work will require a simple safe means of access. It will be<br />

necessary to account for the loading and connection of gantries, walkways, harness<br />

points, etc., in the design of the primary structure.<br />

Long term maintenance could be facilitated by independent access systems such<br />

as scaffolding. The main impact on the design of the structure will be the quality of<br />

the specification. The life to first maintenance of the finishes and components will<br />

increase with initial cost. This needs to be balanced by the costs of the maintenance<br />

activity.The client should be consulted on the options available and choose the most

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