Structural systems: design and assessment 2013

Grading of projects

Methodology in conceptual design

Background information
1 General project information is given
2 The task, starting point, is well defined
3 Complete conditions are given (geo, climate, working area, urban)
4 Consequences for design are recognised (information is analysed and some conclusions are
drawn)

Design goal
1 Basic requirements are listed
2 Demands are expressed
3 Requirements and demands are analysed to developed goals (analysis)
4 A clear vision is expressed that helps to search for certain solutions

Alternative solutions
1 It is clear that more than 3 alternatives have been considered
2 Variation of building systems and materials exists
3 Variation in load distribution is also considered
4 Variation of stabilising systems is also considered

Evaluation criteria
1 Criteria are formulated and ranked
2 The criteria are specific and related to the project (not too general)
3 Developed criteria (criteria are explained: clear how to use the criteria in evaluation)
4 Reflections and development are shown (analysis)

Risk analysis
1 Critical events are identified
2 Risks are evaluated (probability and consequence are analysed)
3 The risks are considered in the evaluation
4 Solutions are developed to reduce risks

Service life design
1 Service life period is specified or assumed
2 Exposure and possible problems are identified and presented
3 Measures are taken (related to actual exposure)
4 Different components and different actions are considered and evaluated


Evaluation of alternatives
1 Evaluation matrix is given
2 Comments, motivations, pros cons for alternative solutions are given
3 Complete final alternatives are considered
4 Reflections and development are shown (analysis of evaluation results)

Proposed structural concept

Structural lay-out and configuration
1 Structural lay-out in typical plan is given
2 Structural lay-out with variations in all plans is given
3 Structural lay-out including foundation is given
4 Structural lay-out including all main structural members is given

Main structural units behaviour
1 Common structural units are denoted, but not specified concerning boundary conditions and
load direction.
2 Common structural units are explained in text or calculations, but important units are not
explained, for instance bracing units and in-plane action of floors.
3 The behaviour of all essential main units is well explained, but with minor
misunderstandings or some units are missing, for instance action of facades.
4 The behaviour of all main units is well explained.

Way to carry and distribute vertical and horizontal load
1 Typical vertical load path is presented
2 Load distribution at typical floor is presented in clear sketches
3 Relation between all vertical load paths and foundation is clear
4 Load distribution of all floors including shift of load paths is presented

Way to carry and distribute vertical and horizontal load
1 Stabilising members in two main directions are presented
2 Load path between stabilising system and foundation is clear
3 Load distribution between stabilising units is presented
4 Load paths for horizontal load are presented and explained including action of facades, floor
and roofs

Dimensions of main units
1 Dimensions of common structural units are presented but not explained
2 Dimensions of common structural units are specified based on calculations or design aids,
but important units are missing, for instance bracing units.
3 Dimensions of all essential are specified based on calculation or design aids but with minor
misunderstandings or some units are missing
4 All main units are specified on the basis of appropriate calculations or design aids.

Structural materials with specified requirements


Connections and important details
1 Selected typical connections are presented.
2 Connections are presented and explained but, important connections and details are missing,
for instance fixation of bracing units, or there are major misunderstandings.
3 All essential connections and details are presented, but with some minor mistakes in
proposed solutions.
4 All essential connections and details are presented with appropriate solutions.

Faade solutions and detailing

Production
1 Prefabricated and cast-in-place units are distinguished
2 The way of production is treated
3 Various steps in production are identified and presented
4 The production process is presented and explained


Review of other work and reflection of own work

Review of other presentation and reflection of own work
1 Questions to other group are given (repetition of opposition)
2 Advices for improvement of slide presentation are given
3 Developed advices on conceptual design procedure exist or own learning outcomes are
listed.
4 Both are presented.