Technical Guidance Note (Level 1, No. 31): Drawing nomenclature

When developing a scheme, the choice of floor slab construction is critical to the columns, foundations, walls and overall stability. As such, the floor slab’s form should be selected with care and consideration. Updated in October 2016.

The twisting of elements within structures due to eccentric loading is best avoided. Such actions develop torsion forces - which the elements were not designed to withstand. This note shows structural engineers how to avoid problems that can lead to significant remedial works and/or failures.

An introduction to the core design concepts found within current UK codes of practice.