PREFACE - DESIGN FEATURES REPORT

The Document that follows is a SESOC preliminary proposal for a Design Features Report
(DFR) to link to the Construction Industry Council Design Documentation Guidelines.
The Design Documentation Guidelines call for a Design Features Report to be completed at
the Preliminary Design Phase, and then updated as the documentation proceeds refer extract
below from the Detailed Design Phase.

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The intention of this document is to provide a comprehensive template for structural
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structure types and scales. It is recognised that the scope of this document may be broader
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PROJECT NAME
PROJECT ADDRESS
D E S I G N F E AT U R E S R E P O R T

Report Prepared by:

Reviewed by:

A.N. Engineer
Project Engineer

A.N.Other
Role

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Contents
1

GENERAL
1
Objective ............................................................................................................. 1
Scope .................................................................................................................. 1
Means of Compliance ......................................................................................... 1
Alternative Solutions ........................................................................................... 1
THE STRUCTURE
1
General ............................................................................................................... 1
Gravity structure.................................................................................................. 2
Lateral Load Resisting structure ......................................................................... 2
Significant Design Features................................................................................ 2
SOIL CONDITIONS
2
Description of Site Soil Conditions...................................................................... 2
Soil Design Values.............................................................................................. 2

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3
3.1
3.2
3.2.1

Ultimate Soil Strengths.............................................................................. 2

3.2.2

Strength Reduction Factors .................................................................... 2

DESIGN LOADS
2
General ............................................................................................................... 2
Imposed Loads ................................................................................................... 2

4.2.1

Vertical loads ............................................................................................ 2

4.2.2

Barriers and Handrails .............................................................................. 3

4.2.3

Retaining Values....................................................................................... 3
Wind Loads ......................................................................................................... 3

4.3.1

Site Wind Speed Profile............................................................................ 4

4.3.2

Parts of Structure....................................................................................... 4

4.3.3

Glazing ....................................................................................................... 5

4.3.4

Steel Stud Wall Framing. .......................................................................... 5

Snow and Ice Loads ........................................................................................... 5
Seismic Loads..................................................................................................... 5

4.5.1

Site Parameters......................................................................................... 5

4.5.2

Analysis Methodology ............................................................................. 5

4.5.3

Seismic Load Coefficient ........................................................................ 5

4.5.4

Parts and Portions ..................................................................................... 6

Construction Loads ............................................................................................. 6
Special Load Cases ............................................................................................ 6
SERVICEABILITY CRITERIA
6
Seismic Deflections............................................................................................. 6
Wind Deflections ................................................................................................. 6
Gravity Deflections.............................................................................................. 6
Shrinkage and Creep Constants......................................................................... 6
Design Life for Durability..................................................................................... 7

5.5.1

Design Life.................................................................................................. 7

5.5.2

Durability Provisions .................................................................................. 7

5.5.3

Summary of Surface Treatments............................................................ 7

5.5.4

Maintenance Requirements of Surface Treatments .......................... 8

4
4.1
4.2

4.3

4.4
4.5

4.6
4.7
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5

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5.6
5.7

Floor Vibration..................................................................................................... 8
Fire Resistance Ratings...................................................................................... 9
SOFTWARE
9
DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION NOTES
9
Floors .................................................................................................................. 9

6
7
7.1
7.1.1

Design Loads ............................................................................................. 9

7.1.2

Fire rating Requirements.......................................................................... 9

7.1.3

Propping Requirements........................................................................... 9
Foundations ...................................................................................................... 10
Material Properties (Typical)............................................................................. 10

7.3.1

Concrete Strengths ................................................................................10

7.3.2

Reinforcing Steel.....................................................................................10

7.3.3

Concrete Masonry .................................................................................11

7.3.4

Structural Steel ........................................................................................11

7.3.5

Structural Timber .....................................................................................11

Proprietary Systems
11
Manufacturer Design Requirements ................................................................. 12
Manufacturer construction requirements .......................................................... 12
Construction Monitoring
12
Soil Testing and verification .............................................................................. 12
Materials Testing............................................................................................... 12
Temporary support and shoring........................................................................ 12
Other ??? ....................................................................................................... 12
Inspection Requirements .................................................................................. 12

7.2
7.3

8
8.1
8.2
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5

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1 GENERAL
1.1

Objective

The Design Features Report (DFR) is a detailed document defining the structures design
criteria and recording key decisions or outcomes. It outlines design loading, structural
modelling assumptions, material properties, foundation requirements and design standards.
The DFR also defines the calculation procedure and checking principles to be followed,
providing a clear explanation of the full design.
1.2

Scope

The scope is in accordance with the Design Brief and Conditions of Engagement.
In general terms, the scope of work is as follows:
1.3

Means of Compliance

The design of the structure is in compliance with the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC),
section B1.
The following standards have been used:
AS/NZS1170:2001
NZS3101:1995
NZS3404:1997
1.4

Alternative Solutions

The following alternative solutions have been adopted in the design of the structure:
1. NZS3101:2006 has been used in consideration of.

2 THE STRUCTURE
2.1

General

The structure is..

The location of the structure is
The design life of the structure is 50 years.

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2.2

Gravity structure

The roof is..

2.3

Lateral Load Resisting structure

The roof and floor diaphragms span horizontally to distribute load to

2.4

Significant Design Features

3 SOIL CONDITIONS
3.1

Description of Site Soil Conditions

Refer to the Soils report - file ?????????.

##Soil conditions are generally uniform over the structure footprint with gravelly silts and
sands overlying gravels. The water table is typically at a depth of 2.5m. For the purposes of
this work, a depth of 2.0m has been assumed. Typically this will only affect the lift pits. ##
3.2

Soil Design Values

3.2.1 Ultimate Soil Strengths

3.2.2 Strength Reduction Factors

Ultimate limit state strength reduction factors:
= 0.5
= 0.8 (seismic)

4 DESIGN LOADS
4.1

General

For the purposes of consideration of loading, this structure Importance Level 1/2/3/4/5 in
accordance with AS/NZS 1170.0:2002.
4.2

Imposed Loads

4.2.1 Vertical loads

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The table below summarizes all vertical loads including both superimposed dead and
live loads.
In all cases, a minimum superimposed dead load of 0.5 kPa is applied.
Table 1: Imposed Gravity loads
Use
Live Load

Level/Area

Superimposed
Dead Load

Ground Floor

Roof
Plant/Store Rooms

Storage

5.0 kPa

0.5 kPa

4.2.2 Barriers and Handrails

The following loads apply for all barriers and handrails.

Level/area

Table 2: Barrier and Handrail loads

Top Edge
Horizontal

Vertical

kN/m

kN/m

Inwards,
outwards, or
downwards
kN

Infill
Horizontal

Any
direction

kPa

kN

4.2.3 Retaining Values

Soil retaining loads are generally in accordance with the recommendations of the Soils
report. For the design of all retaining walls, the following parameters shall be used:

s = ?? kN/m3
Ka =
Ko =
Kp =

The water table shall be assumed to be at ??? for the design of retaining walls.
Specific seismic design for the retaining walls is/ is not required, because...
4.3

Wind Loads

In accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2:2002.

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The natural frequency of the structure is ??Hz, therefore the structure is/is not wind sensitive.
A static analysis procedure is applicable.
4.3.1 Site Wind Speed Profile

Region:

A6/A7/W & shadow zone/outer zone

VR:

???

m/s

1.0

N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
Any

Md, wind direction multiplier:

Terrain category

1/2/3/4 SLS/ULS

Height, z:

Mz,cat, terrain multiplier:

Ms, shielding multiplier:
Mt, topographic multiplier:
Table 3: Directional Site Wind Speeds
Direction
SLS
Vsit,, for site direction:
m/s

ULS
m/s

1
2
3
4

4.3.2 Parts of Structure

Pressure coefficients are used in accordance with ?? to give design wind pressures.
Typical wind pressure coefficients used are:
Table 4: Wind Pressure Coefficients
max
min
0.6

Internal, Cp,i
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Wall Cp,e, windward

Wall Cp,e, leeward
Wall Cp,e, side
Roof Cp,e, upwind
Roof Cp,e, downwind
Roof Cp,e, crosswind
Canopies
4.3.3 Glazing
Wind loads for glazing to be in accordance with the NZ Building Code and NZS
4223:1985, Code of practice for glazing in buildings.

4.3.4 Steel Stud Wall Framing.

4.4

Snow and Ice Loads

The structure is in Region N1/2/3/4/5, and the elevation is ???m above sea level. Snow and
ice are/are not significant loads for this structure.
4.5

Seismic Loads
4.5.1 Site Parameters
Site subsoil class:
Proximity to fault:

A/B/C/D/E
>100km.

4.5.2 Analysis Methodology

The seismic analysis has been completed in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.5:2002,
using the equivalent static/modal response spectrum/time history analysis method.
Design Spectra are in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.5:2002 for site subsoil class
A/B/C/D/E.
For the purposes of the analysis, the project x and y directions are considered to be the
project north and east directions respectively.
4.5.3 Seismic Load Coefficient
In accordance with AS/NZS 1170.5:2002 section ?.

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Zone factor,
Period,

Z
Tx
Ty

Ch
4.5.4 Parts and Portions
In accordance with AS/NZS1170.5:2002 section 8.
Refer to calculations.
4.6

Construction Loads

4.7

Special Load Cases

To be reviewed as work proceeds - typically will be as a result of construction requirements.

5 SERVICEABILITY CRITERIA
5.1

Seismic Deflections

Refer to calculations - File 2930-040.

Type of Analysis :

Static/Response Spectrum/Time History

Maximum Allowable :

ULS 0.02h for hn<=15m (generally the case)

0.02h - 0.005(hn-15)/15 for 15m <hn<30m
in accordance with Table C2.4.1 NZS 4203:1992

SLS
5.2

Wind Deflections

Particular elements are designed to the recommended serviceability deflection limits of

AS/NZS 1170.0:2002, Table C1.
5.3

Gravity Deflections

Particular elements are designed to the recommended serviceability deflection limits of

AS/NZS 1170.0:2002, Table C1.
5.4

Shrinkage and Creep Constants

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The effects of shrinkage and creep in beams and slabs have been accounted for by multiplying
the dead and sustained live load deflections by the factor Kp.
Where Kp =

2 - 1.2*A's/As

The effect of creep and shrinkage in columns is considered negligible due to the low height of
the structure.
5.5

Design Life for Durability

5.5.1 Design Life

Foundations :

50 yrs

Superstructure:

50 yrs

Note: non structural elements and cladding specification are by [architects name? /
others] and are not covered by this design features report.
5.5.2 Durability Provisions
Durability provisions are achieved by:
Acceptable Solutions B2/AS1

Reinforced Concrete: NZS 3101: 1995 Part 1 Section 5 is an acceptable solution

for durability with durability requirements met through covers equal to or in
excess of the requirements of the standard.

Timber: NZS 3602: 2003 Part 1 is an acceptable solution for meeting durability
through treatment in accordance with the standard.

Light Timber Framing Structures: NZS 3604:1999 is an acceptable soloution for

meeting durability requirements of buildings within its scope and includes
framimg and metal fixings.

Alternative Solutions

Structural Steel: There is no acceptable solution available for structural steel and
protection is provided through surface treatment in accordance with NZS/AS
2312:2002.

5.5.3 Summary of Surface Treatments

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The table below summarises the surface treatments for the structural elements covered
by this design features report.

Element

Table 5: Schedule of Surface Treatments

Design Exposure Surface Treatment in
Life
Category accordance with NZS/AS 2312

Time to first
major
maintenance

Exposed exterior
Structural
Steelwork to
structure - Portal
Rafters
Canopy structures
unpainted and
painted

50

Medium

Metal Spray Zinc 150 microns

NZS 2312 - TZ150

25+

50

Medium

25+

Interior Structural
Steelwork

50

Low

Hot Dipped Galvanised (after

fabrication) 85 microns
NZS 2312 - HDG600
Alternative + decorative paint*
system HDG + 80 microns
NZS2312 - HDG600P2
(*paint system by architect)
Painted Zinc Primer with 2
coats Acrylic Latex.

15-25

5.5.4 Maintenance Requirements of Surface Treatments

The maintenance requirements for the above protective coating systems in 5.5.3 are as
per NZS/AS 2312.
From section 10.2 of the standard the criteria for assessing when to paint or repair the
coating systems are:
[INSERT SECTION 10.2 FROM THE STANDARD NZS 2312 INTO DFR] (to make
the maintenance requirements treatments clear to the T/A, Reviewer, and Client)
5.6

Floor Vibration

The floors have been checked using the criteria proposed in the BRANZ report SR 14 (1988)
"Serviceability Criteria for Buildings".
Transient vibration limits for composite structural steel floors/beams to be checked using a
method proposed by Murray which determines the amount of damping required for acceptable
behaviour.
Transient vibration limits for the precast seating units to be not less than 5 hz.
Continuous vibration limits have been checked using a method proposed by Allen which
identifies floor systems which are likely to resonate when subjected to cyclic excitation.
It was found that the floor system proposed falls within acceptable limits on both counts.
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5.7

Fire Resistance Ratings

Typically, fire plan requires 30 min structural rating. Compliance is to be achieved via:
Concrete
- covers in accordance with NZS 3101:1995
Steel
- boarded or painted passive treatment or verified by
specific design.

6 SOFTWARE
The following computer applications were used for the design:

Analysis type
Seismic response spectra
analysis
2D frame analysis
General spreadsheet
design
Etc

Table 6: Software used in design

Software used
Archive files
Name them

List current/final design

spreadsheets individually

7 DRAWING AND SPECIFICATION NOTES

The purpose of this section is to ensure that the design requirements are included in the
drawings or the specification.
7.1

Floors
7.1.1 Design Loads
Refer to Section 2 DESIGN LOADS, section 5.3 Gravity Deflections and Section 5.6
Floor Vibration.
7.1.2 Fire rating Requirements
Refer to Section 5.7 Fire Resistance Ratings
7.1.3 Propping Requirements
Generally, the propping of composite metal deck slab shall be in accordance with the
manufacturers recommendations.
The propping of precast shell beams and hollowcore flooring units shall be in strict
accordance with the manufacturers requirements and shop drawings.

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The temporary propping and handling of all other precast and insitu concrete and
structural steel capacity including roof trusses shall be in accordance with the
specification. Generally, this will be the Contractors responsibility to ensure
compliance with the Building Code and all health and safety regulations.
7.2

Foundations

Refer to the Excavation and Concrete - General sections of the specification which discuss in
detail all requirements for the foundations.
7.3

Material Properties (Typical)

7.3.1 Concrete Strengths
Foundations:

?? MPa

Arena Ground Floor:

?? MPa

Lift pit walls, base slab

?? MPa

Columns - Insitu:

?? MPa

Beams - Insitu:

?? MPa

Precast columns, beams,frames:

?? MPa

Slabs - Insitu:

?? MPa

Slabs - Precast :

?? MPa

Floor toppings:

?? MPa

Precast balcony units

?? MPa

7.3.2 Reinforcing Steel

Column Longitudinal Rein:

??? MPa

Beam Longitudinal Rein:

??? MPa

Slab Rein:

??? MPa

Column Ties:

??? MPa

Beam Stirrups:

??? MPa

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Blockwall Rein:

??? MPa

7.3.3 Concrete Masonry

Blockwalls:

Grade B

7.3.4 Structural Steel

Rolled Steel Sections:

300MPa Grade 300 L0 to AS 3679.1 ???

Steel Plate General

250 MPa Grade HA250 to AS1594??

Steel Plate (special)

300 MPa Grade 300 MOD ????

StelTech Beams

etc

CHS Hollow Sections

eg

RHS Hollow Sections:

AS 1163 - 350MPa grade

Bolt Grades:

Grade 4.6 mild steel and grade 8.8 high strength

Tensioning requirements for 8.8 bolts

7.3.5 Structural Timber
To come HJH?

8 PROPRIETARY SYSTEMS
The following proprietary elements are included in the project:

Timber Trusses Pryda etc

Timber Floors and roofs - Posistrut / Beams/ Hyspan / Hy joist / LVL
Timber conectors Pryda / Lumberlok
Bracing systems GIB, Hardies, Ecoply
Cold formed DHS purlins / rafters - Dimond, HST, Formsteel
Cold formed Studs Steel Tray Composite flooring Hibond / Traydeck / Comflor
Precast proprietary flooring
Precast shell beams

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Manufacturer Design Requirements

Include notes here as to the design assumptions and criteria that the proprietary systems must
meet. Include description of:

8.2

Loads
Durability
Design Submissions required design for review, shop drawings,
PS1 and 2(if required)
Manufacturer construction requirements

Inspection QA requirements
Producer Statement PS3/4 by manufacturer or any testing results.
??????

9 CONSTRUCTION MONITORING
The design is based on the verification of specific design aspects of the construction by a
suitably qualified Chartered Professional Engineer in accordance with ACENZ/IPENZ level
CM 1/2/3/4.

These include the following assumptions:

9.1

Soil Testing and verification

Visual inspection of excavation as work proceeds. This may include the removal and filling
of softspots with compacted hardfill as required by the Specification.
9.2

Materials Testing

9.3

Temporary support and shoring

9.4

Inspection Requirements

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The following schedule of inspections is to be met in order to meet the required level of
Construction Monitoring, and to ensure the intent of the design is met:

Inspection

Pre start

Services
Relocation
Demolition
Earthworks
Bulk
Earthworks
Trimming to
level
Backfilling
Piling
Drilling

Table 7: Schedule of Inspections

Reason

Stage
S= Start
M= Monitor
ongoing
progress
C= completion
S
Contract start,
specification, programme
and methodology
S, M, C
Engineer attends

S, M
S, C
S, M, C

Engineer attends
Procedure audit
Inspect materials verify
ground conditions
Inspect materials

X
X
X

X
X
X

Inspect materials
Procedure audit
Verification of drilling
ground conditions
Pour approval

S, M, C
S, M, C
S
S, M, C
S, M, C

Person
T/A SHL

Geotec
h

X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X

Reinforcing
steel
Concreting

S, M, C

Inspect concrete
placement

Soil nails
Drilling

S, M, C

Installation

S, M, C

Proof test

M, C

Verification of drilling
ground conditions
Inspect installation and
grouting
Select anchors to be
proof tested and test

Sprayed
concrete
Spraying

S, C

Equipment, procedure,
finish
Method

Curing
Abutments
Excavation

S, C

Backfilling
Reinforcing
Formwork
Concrete

S, M, C
S, M, C
C
S, M, C

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Verification of ground
conditions
Inspect materials
Pour approval
Pour approval
Monitor procedure,
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X
X

X
X
X
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Placement
Curing

Stage

Approaches
Bearings
Steel beams
Fabrication
Protection

S
S
S, M, C
S, M, C

Delivery

S, C

Placement /
Erection
Concrete deck
Soffit
formwork
Reinforcing
and Formwork
Pour

S, M, C

Curing

S, C

Basecourse

S, M, C

Drainage
Paving
Kerb and
channel
Handrail

S, M, C
S, M, C
S, C

Road marking

S, C

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S, C
S, M, C
S, M, C

S, C

Reason
inspect quality and finish
Monitor procedure,
inspect quality and finish
Backfill approval
Specification check

Person
X
X
X

Welding
Coating thickness and
procedure
Protection system,
dimensions
Procedure, integrity,
bolting etc

X
X

Check of integrity of
system
Pour approval

Monitor procedure,
inspect quality and finish
Monitor procedure,
inspect quality and finish
Strength, materials,
placement techniques
Materials, placement
Surface
Alignment
Position, specification,
finish
Position

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X
X

X
X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X

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