BD

Submission
Package
Checklist for
Structural Plans

Nov 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS

General .................................................................................................................................................. 1

Structural Detail Design – Superstructure .............................................................................................. 1

Calculation Part I – Synopsis and Essential Information ....................................................................... 1
A) SYnopsis .................................................................................................................................. 1
B) Design Data ............................................................................................................................. 1
C) Structural Analysis of Lateral Loads (Wind and Soil Load) ........................................................ 1
D) Gravity Load Run Down for Columns and Shear Walls ............................................................. 2
E) Summary of Column/Shear Wall Loads .................................................................................... 2
F) Design of Unconventional Structural Elements ........................................................................ 2
G) Cantilevered Structures ........................................................................................................... 2
Calculation Part II – Structural Design Calculations.............................................................................. 3
Detail Drawings .................................................................................................................................. 4
Drawing index................................................................................................................................. 4
General Specifications and Notes .................................................................................................... 4
Typical Reinforced Concrete Details ................................................................................................ 4
Structural General Arrangement Plan (Framing Plan) ...................................................................... 4
Structural Details of Structural Elements......................................................................................... 5

Hoarding / Covered Walkway ................................................................................................................ 6

Demolition Plan ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Synopsis ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Information of Existing Building .......................................................................................................... 7
Adjacent Structures / Buildings / Temporary Traffic Arrangement ...................................................... 7
Demolition Sequence / Method Statement ......................................................................................... 7
Removal and Handling of Debris and Waste........................................................................................ 8

Geotechnical Assessment Reports and Plans ......................................................................................... 9

Site/Ground Investigation Plan.............................................................................................................. 9

Site Formation Plan ............................................................................................................................... 9

Information required .......................................................................................................................... 9
Proposed formation and design .......................................................................................................... 9
Detail drawings................................................................................................................................... 9

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Foundation Plan..................................................................................................................................... 9
Information Required ....................................................................................................................... 10
Pile ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Types ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Design .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Drawing – General Notes and Details ............................................................................................ 10
Precautionary Measures ............................................................................................................... 11
Spread Footing ................................................................................................................................. 11
Design .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Drawing – General Notes and Details ............................................................................................ 11
Pile Cap / Footing Design and Details ................................................................................................ 11
ELS (Design and Details) .................................................................................................................... 12
Monitoring Plan................................................................................................................................ 12

Alternation and Addition (A&A) Works ............................................................................................... 13

Structural Calculation ....................................................................................................................... 13
Synopsis........................................................................................................................................ 13
Design Data .................................................................................................................................. 13
Design Calculations ....................................................................................................................... 13
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Detail Drawings ................................................................................................................................ 13

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GENERAL

The checklist shown in this document specify items need be included in relevant submission packages for BD’s
approval and consent and are not exhaustive. Reference should be made to PNAP ADM-19 and ADV-33.

STRUCTURAL DETAIL DESIGN – SUPERSTRUCTURE

(Ref: PNAP ADM-8)

CALCULATION PART I – SYNOPSIS AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

A) SYNOPSIS

Shall include the statement – The structural plans are prepared based on and compatible with the corresponding
general building plans approved on ________ (date) / or submission date if approval has not been granted

A general description of:

1) the Proposed Structural System for the Superstructure and Foundation and basic anatomy of stability by
which the applied loads are transferred to the ground;
2) the aim and purpose of Design Assumptions;
3) interpretation and application of Design Method: and
4) the lateral deflection and/or acceleration of building due to wind within the limit and other types of
deformation

B) DESIGN DATA

1) Design codes and standards adopted

2) Material used for various type of structural elements; and characteristic and strength of the materials
3) Gravity loads – Dead Load, Superimposed Dead Load (including allowance for partitions, screeds, service
loads, dynamic loads, temperature loads and the like), Live Load with floor usage
4) Wind Loads
5) Soil Loads and surcharge loads (if any)
6) Fire resisting rating and concrete cover to structural elements
7) Computer program used with BD reference number, version and valid date

C) STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF LATERAL LOADS (WIND AND SOIL LOAD)

A general description of the lateral load-resisting system and mathematical modeling / Description of wind tunnel
test including methodology of testing, dynamic properties, name of wind tunnel testing laboratory, testing results
and wind loading adopted in superstructure design
1) Input
a) Structural model configuration and assumptions made with computer-generated graphics and hand
sketch showing the framing and layout of the structure, nodes and elements, joint fixity, etc.
b) Geometry and properties of the structure elements
c) A summary of lateral loads applied to the building
2) Output
a) The distribution of lateral forces on individual frames at each floor level

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b) Lateral deflection of the building (max. deflection £ building height/500)
c) Resultant element forces (basic load case: envelopes of axial/bending/torsion/shear) at each floor level
d) Check overall stability of the building
e) A summary of equilibrium check on applied lateral forces and calculated reactions of vertical structural
members at foundation and other critical levels where there is a major change in structural configuration

D) GRAVITY LOAD RUN DOWN FOR COLUMNS AND SHEAR WALLS

Calculation of loads on individual elements by floors and shown accumulated loads at foundation and all floor
levels
(Note: Column/wall loads obtained by using tributary area method in the preliminary stage shall be checked
against the actual loads calculated directly from the beam and slab reactions)

E) SUMMARY OF COLUMN/SHEAR WALL LOADS

Provide Loading Schedule at

1) Each transfer level if any; and
2) Foundation level (including comparison of loadings used in the foundation design)

F) DESIGN OF UNCONVENTIONAL STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

Including detailed design of special structures e.g. shell, long span girder, space truss, etc. and major transfer
structures
1) Input
a) Structural model configuration
b) Geometry and properties of the structure
c) Loads on the special/transfer structure, loading sketch
2) Output
a) Envelope of deflection/rotation
b) Envelope of design moments, axial and shear forces
c) Envelope of support reactions
d) RC design and detail (including punching shear checking)

G) CANTILEVERED STRUCTURES
(Ref: PNAP APP-68)

Detail design of canopies, balconies and major structural appendages

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Note:
1. Sections A and B may be extracted from the Calculation Plan.
2. Sections C to G are structural analyses/design to be carried out by the aid of appropriate computer
software/spread sheets (currently by ETABS, SAP 2000, GSA, SAFE, SADS etc.).
3. See also paragraph 9 of PNAP ADM-8 for further details.

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CALCULATION PART II – STRUCTURAL DESIGN CALCULATIONS

Detail design calculations for structural elements:

Input Check Output Check

Element Gravity Lateral Load Axial Moment Shear Span/Dept Slenderness
Punching Cracking Deflection
Load (wind/soil etc) (envelope) (envelope) (envelope) h Ratio Ratio
H) Water tanks * * (1) * (2) * NR NR * + NA NR
I) Staircases * NA NA * NR NR NR + NA +
J) Screen walls NR * NA * NR NR + NR NA NR
K) Protective barriers NR * (3) NA * * NR NR NR NA NR
L) Slabs (common) * NA NA * NR NR NR + NA +
M) Flat slabs * * (if any) * (if any) * * * NR + NA +
N) Beams (inc. Lintels) * * * (if any) * (3) * NR NR + * (4) +
O) Columns * * * * (3) + NA NR NA * NR
(3)
P) Shear walls * * * * + NA NR NA * NR
Q) Fence wall * * Design as earth retaining wall

Note:
* denotes information need be included in the submission calculation
+ denotes calculation can be ignored except that the element is subjected to heavy loads w/large span or the span/depth ratio is not adequate such that the deflection
need be calculated and shown.
NR denotes not require
NA denotes not applicable
(1)
Due to water pressure
(2)
Axial tension on top and bottom slabs due to water pressure on side walls
(3)
Include torsion moment and moment about minor axis if any
(4)
For rectangular beams without lateral restraint at compression zone
Partition load on slab and beam can be in the form of equivalent UDL or calculated exactly according to the layout shown in GBP
Sections H) to L) are structural design to be carried out by the aid of appropriate spread sheets (currently developed by individuals) Sections M) to P) are structural design to be
carried out by the aid of appropriate computer software (currently by SADS, ADBeam, HKBeam, ADSec etc.)

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DETAIL DRAWINGS

Particulars to be shown on plans:

DRAWING INDEX

The drawings shall be properly indexed

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTES

The information shall include:

1) Site location plan
2) Version of GBP based on which the structural plans are prepared
3) Design Codes/Standards (with version to be specified) adopted
4) Material specification (with limitation of stresses to be specified)
5) Design Loads
6) Fire resistance requirements
7) Protection against corrosion
8) Control Codes and Standards for construction and workmanship
9) Construction sequence of unconventional structures and/or erection methods

The above information shall be consistent with those specified in Design Calculation Part I.

TYPICAL REINFORCED CONCRETE DETAILS

The details shall include:

1) Typical reinforcement lapping/anchorage details
2) Typical extra reinforcement at opening <300 mm (Larger opening should be shown on framing plans and
details)
3) Typical location and arrangement of coupler/mechanical splice
4) Typical details of construction joint between beam/slab and column/wall
5) Typical details showing the arrangement of reinforcement in cantilevered slabs/beams projected from
different types of support
6) Typical details of minor structural elements with design loads, allowable soil bearing capacities adopted. e.g.
protective barrier, planter, fence wall, etc.

STRUCTURAL GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN (FRAMING PLAN)

1) Structural system
a) Floor plans, sections and elevations showing layout, dimensions, levels and identification of all structural
frames and members of the proposed structures
b) Locations of movement joint, if any
c) Layout, setting out details, sizes and loadings allowed for corbels (e.g. bridge, escalator, etc.) and embeds
(e.g. for curtain wall etc.)

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2) Loading key plan for corresponding floor plans
a) Diagrammatic illustration of different types of superimposed dead loads including allowance for
partitions, screeds, services, planting soil and the like
b) Diagrammatic illustration of different types of imposed loads together with the intended use of the floor
c) Dynamic loads with provision of operating weight of the machinery if any

3) Fire resistance rating of each floor

4) Details of adjoining underground structures at basement floors

STRUCTURAL DETAILS OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

1) Reinforced concrete details

a) Plans or elevations, schedules and sectional details showing quantity and arrangement of the steel
reinforcement of each structural member
b) Details showing connection details with other structural members, including those supported by the
transfer structure and those supporting the transfer structure. Enlarge the detail if required.
c) Additional details required for external (exposed to weathering) cantilevered slabs or beam

2) Precast concrete details

a) Types and RC details of precast units
b) Method statement for lifting precast units during construction and details of lifting inserts/anchors
c) Typical column/wall/slab/beam joint details
d) Locations and details of cast-in embeds
e) Locations and details of movement joints
f) Bracing / tie at temporary stages (submitted for information)

3) Prestressed concrete details

a) Minimum concrete cube strength at transfer
b) Material specification of strands/tendons
c) Material specification of ducts and cement grout
d) Plans and sections showing tendon profile
e) Details of anchorage at end blocks
f) Stressing sequence
g) Maximum prestress forces and prestress losses

4) Movement joint details

a) Layout and setting out details of the bearings (to be shown separately or shown on framing plans)
b) Bearing schedule with details on manufacturers, material specification, loading, etc.

5) Structural steel details

a) Plans and sectional details showing structural elements and their connections with other structural
elements at supports
b) A schedule showing sizes and grades of all steel members
c) Cover details for steel base plates per fire resistance requirements

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HOARDING / COVERED WALKWAY

(Ref: PNAP APP-23 and APP-102)

The hoarding/covered walkway layout plan shall be prepared by the AP.

Role of the RSE:

1) Define materials to be used for the structural elements (see also paragraph 6 and 7 of PNAP ADV-5)
2) Determine the design loads, including DL, LL and wind load
3) Check structural element size and connections. Provide connection details.
4) Check overall stability of the hoarding/covered walkway including ground bearing pressure
5) Any obstruction to public utilities and/or traffic signs etc. and the relevant remedial measures

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DEMOLITION PLAN

(Ref: see Code of Practice for Demolition of Buildings 2004 and PNAP APP-21)
http://www.bd.gov.hk/english/documents/code/Demolition_e2004.pdf

SYNOPSIS

1) Report Brief - Site Location

2) The codes and standards proposed to be adopted
3) Information on hand

INFORMATION OF EXISTING BUILDING

1) Structural system and type of construction (provide as-built framing plans and sections to clearly identified all
structural elements)
2) Existing conditions
3) Hazardous materials (if hazardous material be found, further investigation and removal of such hazardous
material or contamination by relevant specialist shall be referenced – see Clause 2.3 of the Code of Practice
for Demolition of Buildings)
4) Building Appraisal
5) Stability Check (during and after demolition)

ADJACENT STRUCTURES / BUILDINGS / TEMPORARY TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENT

1) Condition survey
2) Impact assessment if any
3) Effects on all affected buildings, slopes structures, lands and services and the provision of supports and
protection, if necessary

DEMOLITION SEQUENCE / METHOD STATEMENT

(Provide detail drawings)
1) Precautionary measures and preparation works (both safety and environmental)
2) Erection of hoardings / covered walkways
3) Erect scaffolding and screen covers, catchfans
4) Termination / diversion of utilities
5) The safe use of any powered mechanical plant
6) Form route for debris/waste disposal from upper floor to lower floors
7) Removal of non-structural elements and furniture
8) Install props as required
9) Joint inspection by Contractor/AP/RSE
10) Demolition of structural elements by steps
11) Post-demolition precautions

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REMOVAL AND HANDLING OF DEBRIS AND WASTE

1) Debris/waste disposal and management system

2) Free fall of materials are not allowed
3) No floor or any part of the building shall be overloaded
4) No debris or materials shall be piled up against any fence, hording, walls or claddings
5) No carting, loading and unloading of materials shall be carried out outside the hoarding

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GEOTECHNICAL ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND PLANS

The captioned information may need be submitted in associate with the GBP for developments at Scheduled
Areas (Schedule 5 in Buildings Ordinance, Cap 123 refers) – see also PNAP ADM-16, APP-24, APP-28, APP-30 and
APP-61.

SITE/GROUND INVESTIGATION PLAN

See PNAP ADM-16.

BD submission for approval and consent are required at Scheduled Areas.

SITE FORMATION PLAN

INFORMATION REQUIRED

1) Topographic plan of the site

2) Valid ground investigation report and soil parameters

PROPOSED FORMATION AND DESIGN

1) Cutting / filling slope

2) Retaining wall / Soil nail
3) Overall stability of the formed slopes
4) Effects on surrounding ground and structures
5) Diversion of utilities if required (temporary and/or permanent)

DETAIL DRAWINGS

1) Plan and sections showing proposed layout of formed slopes and retaining structures (if any)
2) RC details of retaining walls (if any)
3) Details of soil nails (if any)
4) Drainage arrangement (temporary and/or permanent)
5) Precautionary measures and monitoring plan

FOUNDATION PLAN

(Ref: Code of Practice for Foundations 2017)

https://www.bd.gov.hk/doc/en/resources/codes-and-references/code-and-design-
manuals/FoundationCode2017.pdf

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INFORMATION REQUIRED

1) Topographic plan of the site

2) Key plan showing layout and setting out dimensions of columns and shear walls of the superstructure and the
lowest floor level(s)
3) Loading schedule of columns and shear walls showing size of the elements, gravity loads, wind loads, soil and
up-thrusting loads (if any)
4) Proposed top level of pile cap/footing
5) Information of surrounding buildings, structures, slopes and public utilities etc.
6) Valid ground investigation report and soil parameters

PILE

TYPES

Pile selection:
1) Large diameter bored pile
2) Driven steel H-pile
3) Socket steel H-pile
4) Mini pile
5) Barrette
6) Precast Prestressed spun concrete pile

DESIGN

1) Single pile / Pile group – number of piles and minimum spacing of piles
2) Computer program used with BD reference number, version and valid date
3) Vertical load – gravity load, wind load, soil load, floatation load, negative skin friction – maximum pile load
(check compression) and minimum pile load (check tension)
4) Lateral load (shear / bending moment) – wind load, soil load – combine axial load and bending
5) Effects from surrounding buildings, structures and/or slopes
6) Rock head contour
7) Bearing capacity – grade and strength of materials, end bearing, rock socket (minimum length required), rock
anchor
8) Capping plate for steel H-pile

DRAWING – GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

1) Design Codes/Standards adopted

2) Size, details, type and grade of material of the pile
3) Installation method/sequence and acceptance criteria
4) Capping plate and splice details of steel H-pile

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5) Piling layout plan with setting out dimensions, outline of proposed pile caps and cap mark, strap beams and
tie beams
6) Sections along rows of piles showing pile length in relation with the existing ground profile and postulated
rock head level
7) Sections showing interface details with the surrounding buildings, structures and/or slopes
8) Piling schedule showing pile mark, size, reinforcement arrangement (if any), tentative bottom level and cut-
off level, minimum rock socket length (if any), maximum and minimum pile load and bearing capacity.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

Monitoring plan – pay attention to the stringent criteria for Scheduled Areas

SPREAD FOOTING

DESIGN

1) Pad / Raft footing

2) Ground bearing capacity
3) Check overturning and sliding
4) Maximum ground pressure
5) Settlement

DRAWING – GENERAL NOTES AND DETAILS

1) Design Codes/Standards adopted

2) Layout plan with setting out dimension of footings, strap beams and tie beams
3) Sections showing interface details with the surrounding buildings, structures and/or slopes
4) Footing schedule showing footing mark, size, factor of safety against overturning and sliding, maximum and
minimum ground pressure, proposed top and bottom level, allowable bearing capacity

PILE CAP / FOOTING DESIGN AND DETAILS

1) Design Codes/Standards adopted

2) Grade and strength of concrete and reinforcement used, concrete cover
3) Check Bending / torsion / shear / punching
4) Check Strap beams / tie beams
5) Layout plan with setting out dimension of caps/footings, strap beams and tie beams
6) Reinforcement arrangements shown on plans, elevations and sections as required
7) Curtailment of reinforcement – laps and anchorage / arrangement of bottom bars at pile head junction
8) Details of pedestals and blinding layers
9) Starter bars for columns and walls. For columns and walls to be located at edge of cap/footing, binders shall
be provided for portions within the cap/footing.

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ELS (DESIGN AND DETAILS)

1) Design Codes/Standards adopted

2) Grade and strength of materials used
3) Cut-off wall plan and details – sheet pile / pipe pile / soldier pile
4) Excavation (open cut) and shoring plan
5) Shoring design and details – waling, strut, king post, tie back
6) Curtain grout
7) Dewatering (pumping test) – see PNAP APP-22
8) Excavation sequence with sections showing each stage
9) Precautionary measures / monitoring plan

MONITORING PLAN

1) Monitoring scheme
2) Plan(s) showing location and details of check and monitoring points for – settlement / vibration / cracks /
ground water level
3) Precautionary measures
4) Acceptable criteria of each alert level and contingency plan

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ALTERNATION AND ADDITION (A&A) WORKS

STRUCTURAL CALCULATION

SYNOPSIS
1) A brief of the A&A works (location, nature, extent and usage). Relevant approved building plans and
structural plans
2) Structural system and load path of the works
3) Available information of the existing structures
4) A general description of the effect to the existing structures and conclusion

DESIGN DATA
1) A&A works (new members)
a) Adopted code of practice and building regulations
b) Loadings (gravity, wind and soil if any)
c) Materials grade and strength (concrete, reinforcement, structural steel and anchor bolts etc.)
d) Design method and computer program used with BD reference number, version and valid date

2) Existing structures (extract from record plan – for reference)

a) Code of practice and building regulations
b) Loadings (gravity, wind and soil if any)
c) Materials used and their grade and strength

DESIGN CALCULATIONS
1) Design of new structures (beams, slabs, stairs, posts, hangers etc.)
2) Design of connections including anchor bolts if required
3) Summary of additional loads (if applicable)
4) Checking effects to the existing structures (slabs, beams, columns and walls)
5) Design of strengthening works if required
6) Checking effects to the existing foundation if required

APPENDIX
1) Technical data sheets of the proprietary products e.g. HILTI anchor bolts
2) Copy of available information of the existing structures including approved and/or record drawings and
calculations

DETAIL DRAWINGS

Contents of detail drawings are similar to those for new building except the addition of
1) Procedures and propping details for demolition of the existing structures if required; and
2) Details of treatment to the remaining structures after demolition

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