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Basic Requirements
Option 1:
2A
2B
BS 5950 Steel
BS 5628 Masonry
BS 8110 Concrete
Structures should be constructed so that no collapse should be disproportionate to the cause and reduce the risk of localized damage
spreading but that permanent deformation of members/connections is acceptable.
C1.6.1.1: suitable geometry,
connections and bracing.
Option 2:
Provision of horizontal ties
Option 1:
Provision of horizontal and
vertical ties
Option 2:
Check notional removal of load
bearing elements
C1.1.6.3.5.
C1.2.6.3 of BS 8110-2.
Check notional removal of load bearing elements such that for removal of any element the building remains stable and that the area of floor at any storey
at risk of collapse is less than the lesser of 70 m2 or 15% of the floor area of that storey. The nominal length of load bearing wall should be the distance
between vertical lateral restraints (not exceeding 2.25H for reinforced concrete walls or internal walls of masonry, timber or steel stud). If catenary action is
assumed allowance should be made for the necessary horizontal reactions.
Option 3:
Key element design
C1.1.6.3.6.
C1.2.6.2 of BS 8110-2.
Design of key elements to be capable of withstanding 34 kN/m applied one direction at a time to the member and attached components subject to the
limitations of their strength and connections, such accidental loading should be considered to act simultaneously with full dead loading and 1/3 of all
normal wind/imposed loadings unless permanent storage loads etc. Where relevant, partial load factors of 1.05 or 0.9 should be applied for overturning and
restoring loads respectively. Elements providing stability to key elements should be designed as key elements themselves.
Systematic risk assessment of the
building should be undertaken
taking into account all the normal
hazards that may be reasonably
forseen, together with any abnormal
hazards.
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NOTES:
1. Refer to the detailed British Standard clauses for full details of design and detailing requirements.
2. Where provided, horizontal and vertical ties should be safeguarded against damage and corrosion.
3. Key elements may be present in any class of structure and should be designed accordingly.
4. The construction details required by Class 2B can make buildings with load bearing walls difficult to justify economically.
5. In Class 2B and 3 buildings, precast concrete elements not acting as ties should be effectively anchored (C1.5.1.8.3), such anchorage being capable of carrying the dead weight of the member.