University of Canberra Faculty of Arts & Design Assignment 2 Investigation of Structural Options The schematic plan of a high-rise Melbourne Hotel Building with a concrete core to resist wind loads and simply supported steel beams to support gravitational loads is shown in the figure below. A typical steel beam A1 is 10 m long and of size 700 WB 173. The beam intersects columns at the facade of size 400 x 400 x 16 SHS as shown. FLOOR STRUCTURE SCHEME (a) Using the archetypical floor systems discussed in lectures, give form to the above schematic by devising a preliminary design scheme for a concrete floor system that utilises the steel beams as primary framing. Estimate the slab thickness and steel reinforcement pattern. (b) Prepare a CAD Drawing showing the typical floor arrangement including supporting beams and columns. Provide a slab plan showing reinforcement disposition and a typical section. (c) For your chosen floor, provide an overview description of the formwork and falsework (propping) requirements to construct a typical upper floor as devised in (a) & (b). (d) Comment on the safety of the structural arrangement when subjected to fire, and the way(s) in which fire safety can be enhanced. (e) The above should be presented in a Design Report Format with your drawing attached. 400 x 400 x 16 SHS 700 WB 173