
HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION
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Masonry checks;
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Steel members (beams / posts);
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Softwood members (joists, trimmers, etc.);
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Lateral stability and masonry checks;
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Coordination of engineered roof truss and floor joist arrangements.
TIMBER FRAME
Becoming more popular over the years, timber frame construction can require the expertise of a Structural Engineer to assess restraint and support conditions.
Severn Structural Engineering Ltd work closely with the design team to ensure the most sustainable and economic design is achieved using up to date technical guidance from professional organisations such as TRADA.


SUBSTRUCTURE & FOUNDATIONS
Depending on the site and constraints various foundation methods may be designed.
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Traditional Strip / Trench Fill Foundations
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Building Near Trees Assessments
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Raft Foundations
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Piled Foundations