6.5 Steelwork

6.5.4 Installation and support

Steelwork shall be installed to achieve the required structural performance. Issues to be taken into account include:

  1. section size and grade detailed in the design
  2. steelwork support.

Section size and grade detailed in the design#

When materials are delivered to site, they should be checked to ensure conformity with:

  • engineer’s design, or
  • steelwork sizes in this chapter.

Steelwork support#

Beam supports should not occur above window or door openings. Bearings for steelwork supported on masonry should be:

  • 100mm minimum
  • clean, dry and level.

Last updated: 2nd January 2024

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