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Temporary demountable structures : guidance on procurement, design and use /

This document provides guidance on the procurement, design, erection and use of temporary demountable structures such as grandstands, marquees, stage structures and barriers. Towers and masts to support media facilities are also included. It is intended for event organisers, venue owners, local auth...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Institution of Structural Engineers (Great Britain)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Institution of Structural Engineers, 2007.
Edición:Third edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction and scope: Introduction ; Scope and purpose of the Guide ; Status of the Guide
  • 2. Principal responsibilities: General ; Responsibilities of clients, venue owners and event organisers ; Responsibilities of designers and contractors
  • 3. Hazards and risks relating to demountable structures: Hazards ; Risk assessment ; Steps to minimise risks ; Crowd behaviour ; Fire ; Safety planning
  • 4. Statutory control: General ; Building regulations ; Planning permission ; Premises licensed for public entertainment (not including sports grounds ; Sports grounds ; Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1890 ; Local acts in England and Wales ; Fire precautions ; Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • 5. Procurement and use: Procurement ; Documents ; Use
  • 6. Ground and site conditions: Introduction ; Information ; Basic principles ; Ground bearing pressures ; Foundations ; Soleplates, baseplates and spreaders ; Ground anchors ; Sloping ground ; Site drainage ; Inspection
  • 7. Erection, inspection and dismantling: Erection ; Dismantling ; Inspection of components
  • 8. Wind loading: Introduction ; Wind loading on structures ; Stages ; Wind loading on tents and marquees
  • 9. Grandstands: Introduction ; Materials ; Design principles ; Design guidance ; Connections ; Loading tests ; Layout criteria (means of escape) ; Barriers and handrails ; Demountable standing accommodation ; Viewing facilities for wheelchair users
  • 10. Stages and similar structures: Introduction ; General design requirements ; Stage types ; Access and egress for non-public use ; Protection against falling ; Use of lifting equipment in the construction and use of stage s
  • 11. Barriers for events: Introduction ; Design ; Hoarding or fences outwith the main viewing areas ; Site conditions/barrier performance ; Multiple barrier arrangements ; Event risk assessment ; Installation and inspection
  • 12. Tents and marquees: Introduction ; Design; Procurement and use of tents and marquees ; Erection, inspection and dismantling of tents and marquees ; Verification
  • 13. Ancillary and special structures: Introduction ; Design ; Masts and towers ; Catenary wire ropes ; Hospitality units.