LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Department of Civil Engineering

Coursework Title: Design of a theatre-in-the-round set on the banks of a major tidal river in
SL.

Module Name: Advanced Structural Design

Module Code: 6005UGSL

Credit Rating: 24

Weighting: 30%

Maximum mark available: 100

Lecturer: LJMU: Professor Hassan Al Nageim. SL:

Contact: If you have any issues with this coursework you may contact your lecturer and or
course leader.

Hand-out Date: December 2016

Hand-in Date: Submit as per course leader requirements.

Hand-in Method: Paper Format

Feedback Date: as per course leader requirements

Feedback Method: Remarks on submitted paper work and marks on Blackboard.

Introduction
Students will work to undertake a structural design using steel elements and composite
flooring system. See, the coursework brief below.

Learning Outcome to be assessed

Produce and critically review safe, sustainable and economical designs of structures in
accordance with the current codes of practice.

Detail of the task

The details of the task are set out in the coursework details below and available to you on
Blackboard.

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What you should hand in

You report, following the criteria set out in the coursework brief. Please ensure that you keep
a copy of your report and drawings in case it is needed.

A peer assessment.
Marking Scheme/Assessment Criteria

(Note that each section requires details as outlined on the relevant page of the
coursework details)

Marks
Section 1 A conceptual design report.
20%
Section 2 Design calculations for the selected scheme superstructure.
35%
Section 3 Drawings of the selected scheme superstructure. A3 drawings should be 35%
included. Drawings may be prepared using appropriate CAD software, or
by hand (high Quality).

Section 4 Sustainability appraisal.

10%

Recommended reading
Mosley, W.H & Bungey, J., Hulse, R (2007) Reinforced Concrete Design to
Eurocodes, 6th edition, Palgrave Macmillan, ISBN-13978-0-230-50071-6
Al Nageim, H., Durka, F., Morgan, W., Williams, D., ( 2010) Structural Mechanics
Updated to current BS and Eurocodes , 7th edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN978-0-13-
223964-6
Al Nageim, H., McGinle, T., (2005) "Steel Structures, Practical Design Studies", 3rd
edition,Taylor & Francis, ISBN 0 419 17930 5. See the new edition in 2016
Chanakya, A., (2009) Design of Structural Elements to Euro Codes, Spoon Press,
ISBN 41 5268443
EC3 Eurocode 3: BS EN 1992 Design of steel structures,
o Part 1-1, General rules and rules for buildings, 2005
o Part 1-5; Plated structural elements, 2006
EC2 Eurocode 2: BS EN1992 Design of concrete structures -part 1
DD ENV 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2, Design of concrete structures -part 1
EC2 Eurocode 2: BS EN1992 Design of concrete structures -part 1
DD ENV 1992-1-1 Eurocode 2, Design of concrete structures -part 1

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 The Institution of Structural Engineers, (2006) Manual for the design of concrete
building structures to Eurocode 2, London
The Institution of Structural Engineers, (2006) Standard Method of Detailing
Structural Concrete, London
BS EN 1995-1-1, UK national Annex to EC5: Design of masonry structures -part 1-1
general rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures
BS EN 771, 2003, specification for masonry units; part 1: clay masonry units; Part 3:
aggregates concrete masonry units ( dense and light-weight aggregates
Roads and Highways Works: Design Manual
Eurocodes Experts-http://www.eurocodes.co.uk/
The concrete Centre website-http://www.concretecentre.com
The Steel Construction Institution & Institute of Structural Engineers -UK-current
website
The TATA steel web site www.steelbiz.org
The Concrete Centre at http://www.concretecentre.com/

Extenuating Circumstances
If something serious happens that means that you will not be able to complete this
assignment, you need to contact the module leader as soon as possible. There are a
number of things that can be done to help, such as extensions, waivers and alternative
assessments, but we can only arrange this if you tell us. To ensure that the system is not
abused, you will need to provide some evidence of the problem.

Any coursework submitted late without the prior agreement of the module leader will
receive 0% marks.

Academic Misconduct
The University defines Academic Misconduct as any case of deliberate, premeditated
cheating, collusion, plagiarism or falsification of information, in an attempt to deceive and
gain an unfair advantage in assessment. This includes attempting to gain marks as part of
a team without making a contribution. The Faculty takes Academic Misconduct very
seriously and any suspected cases will be investigated through the Universitys standard
policy (Academic Misconduct). If you are found guilty, you may be expelled from the
University with no award.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand what constitutes Academic

Misconduct and to ensure that you do not break the rules. If you are unclear about
what is required, please ask.

For more information you are directed to following the University web pages:

Information regarding academic misconduct:

http://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/corporate/SPR/89510.htm
Information on study skills: http://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/
Information regarding referencing:
https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/studysupport/69049.htm

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DETAILS OF COURSEWORK

The coursework is based on steel structures of a theatre-in-the-round set on the banks of a major
tidal river in SL.

The structure is to provide a new home for a theatre company including stage, seating and all the
front-of-house and back-of-house requirements of a theatre. The client, a charity partly funded by
the Arts Council and public donations, has commissioned an initial structural design from a firm of
consulting engineers. Entrants must respond as if they are part of the consultants team.

THEATRE-IN-THE-ROUND

Noun

a form of theatre or theatrical presentation in which the audience is seated around the stage; also
known as an arena theatre.

1. Project brief:

New Taylor Theatre

The New Taylor Theatre is to be constructed on a brownfield site in the centre of a major city on the
banks of a tidal river. The brief requires a theatre-in-the-round with two levels of seating around a
central stage area.

The entrance block of the new theatre is to house the reception, box office, bar area, lifts and stairs.
The back-of-house area is to provide dressing rooms and storage areas. The project developer has
commissioned an initial structural design from a firm of consulting engineers. The main theatre area
is to be located in a regular octagon 40m wide. This comprises the circulation space, stairs and lifts
as required to allow easy movement of people, tiered seating, and an area around the stage which
can provide flexibility for either additional seating or stage area. The stage area itself is considered a
specialist part of the project and the structural engineer is only required to provide a suitable slab to
carry the loading. No vertical structure will be allowed in the presentation area so would need to be
located either side of the circulation space around the main auditorium. See Figure 1 for the ground
floor layout and Figure 2 for the level 2 layout.

The entrance area is to provide all front-of-house amenities. This should include stairs and lifts to
levels 1 and 2, reception, box office and bar area. The box office must be located on the ground floor.
Toilets are to be located either in the entrance area and/or under the tiered seating. Internal vertical
structure should be kept to a minimum in the entrance area.

Two staircases and two lifts should be provided within the circulation space around the auditorium.
These are to be located in the areas shown on Figure 2, and need to serve all levels of the theatre
and provide adequate fire escape routes. The back-of-house area is to provide all dressing rooms
and washing facilities for the performers on all three levels of the theatre, as well as adequate
storage for the theatre. This should include a stair and a goods lift serving all three levels of the
theatre. The roof is to feature a large roof light, 10.5m wide, located over the stage area and
octagonal in proportion to the rest of the roof. See Figure 3 for the plan of the roof and Figure 4
showing a cross-section through the building.

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The structure and cladding in steel and glass with composite concrete flooring systems. The entrance
area is to be clad in glass. The roof light is to be glazed with a lightweight aluminium frame.

2. Design data

Verification of structural viability should be carried out in accordance with current Eurocodes.
Entrants should clearly state the documents used in support of calculations. Materials specifications
should be defined to current British Standards. Fire resistance of one hour is required.

2.1 Loadings
Permanent actions-Dead loads of structural elements: as found.
Cladding:
Steel elements cladding 2.4kN/m2
Glass cladding and roof light: 0.8kN/m2
Variable actions: Imposed loadings:
Entrance area, circulation space, seating 6.0kN/m2
Stage area: 20.0kN/m2
Stairs: 5.0 kN/m2
Backstage area: 5.0kN/m2
Roof: 2.5kN/m2
These loadings include an allowance for services. All values are characteristic values.

2.2 The site

Exposure conditions
The site is flat, and situated in the centre of a city, 10km from the edge
of the city. The value of fundamental basic wind velocity, Vb,map, should be taken
as 21 m/sec (based on BS EN 1991-1-4:2005). Snow loading may be
neglected .

Ground conditions
See borehole logs in the Appendix. Locations of test boreholes are shown on Figure 1.
Ground water level should be taken as 1.0m below ground level.

3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The submission is to comprise four components:

i A conceptual design report.
Ii Appendix 1 containing design calculations for 1) the main steel frame carrying the roof
and other associated loadings to the foundation, and 2) composite roof system of the
selected scheme superstructure.
iii Appendix 2 containing the drawings of the selected scheme superstructure.
iv Appendix 3 containing a sustainability appraisal.

The submission must not exceed 30 single sided A4 pages and three A3 size drawings. Only
one copy is needed.

3.1 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REPORT

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A maximum of 15 pages, of either 1.5 line spaced text in a maximum 11pt font, or neatly
hand written in black ink, which should include:
i. An appraisal of two distinct and viable design solutions in structural steel for the building,
together with their associated frames, slabs, beams, columns, walls and roof layouts. The
appraisals should comprise sketches of typical bays with supporting notes, outlining the
intended load paths, framing and stability functions, and some brief notes on
construction methodology.
ii. An evaluation of the merits and disadvantages of the two solutions. The evaluation
should identify significant differences such as cost or buildability between the two
alternatives, and make a recommendation in favour of one solution.
iii. A description of the foundation scheme adopted for the preferred solution, with a
rationale for the selection. A fully detailed design for the foundation scheme is not
required.
iv. An outline specification for steel materials.
v. A method statement for a safe construction procedure for the building.
vi. A statement of how robustness to avoid disproportionate collapse is satisfied.
vii. After completion of your design, the client writes to you suggesting that the theatre be
changed from octagonal in shape to circular, with a domed roof. Write a letter to the
client outlining how this might modify your design.

3.2 VERIFICATION OF STRUCTURAL VIABILITY

The verification of structural viability of the selected scheme should be demonstrated in
Appendices to the conceptual design report to make up the balance of the report. (The
maximum total length of the design report, sustainability appraisal plus Appendix is 30
pages A4.)
The Appendices should contain sufficient design calculations by hand to establish the form
and size of 1) the main steel frame carrying the roof and other associated loadings to
the foundation, and 2) composite roof system of the selected scheme superstructure.
for the chosen scheme. Entrants should decide how best to convey this information within
the space constraints imposed.
Calculations for individual elements should enable a checker to clearly understand their
contribution to the strength and stability of the whole structure, and the load paths
assumed. Hence, if computer output is presented, validation by (approximate) hand
calculations is also required. Consideration should be given to performance at both
Serviceability and Ultimate Limit States.

3.3 DRAWINGS
A total of three A3 drawings should be included. Drawings may be prepared using
appropriate CAD software, or by hand. In either case, notes and dimensions should not be
smaller than the equivalent of an 11pt font.
Two of the A3 drawings should be used to present general arrangements, sections and
elevations of the building to show the layout, disposition and dimensions of structural
elements for estimation purposes. Drawings should be to an appropriate scale and must be
dimensioned. Reinforcement details should not be shown on these two drawings.

3.4 SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

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The Client is required to provide a statement to their investors regarding the sustainability
aspects of the project. It is important to the investors that the theatre has a long-design life,
is low maintenance and is resilient to flooding and climate change impacts. Prepare a
section on the structure to be included in the sustainability statement, including any
mitigating measures taken in the specification of the structure, and including sustainability
aspects such as fire safety and fabric protection, material efficiency and resilience.

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