Factors to be considered for design of buildings or other structures

                       Factors to be considered for design of buildings or other structures

1. Maximum allowable settlement of foundation / structure.
2. Vertical and lateral deflections of buildings, structures as a whole and other structural members.
3. Sliding and overturning of buildings or structures should be checked and prevented by design.
4. Standard detailing guidelines should be followed in drawing.
5. All engineering and design shall comply with relevant and applicable codes of practices, local bye-laws, and rules as per directorate of industries and factories & as listed in Project Design Basis.
6. Environmental exposure conditions should be considered in design and respective factors must be applied in structural member design.
7. Types of construction materials and structural members and their properties should be used during design.
8. Special care should be taken to provide easy escape of occupants during emergency situations such as fire.