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TWf Research Briefing Note No. 2
Improving the methodology of temporary works design using bespoke software 

Title:
Improving the methodology of temporary works design using bespoke software 

Researcher:

James Lawson
Email:      jlawson@tcd.ie

Supervisor:
Dr. Breiffni Fitzgerald
Email:      Breiffni.Fitzgerald@tcd.ie 

Research Institution:
Trinity College Dublin 

Date:
27^th June 2020 

Abstract:

The objective of this research project was to improve the quality/output frequency and reduce the cost of bespoke structural designs for engineers in a design office. The project takes a specific look into the field of temporary works design, an engineering discipline that is still in its relative infancy in comparison to RC and Steel Design as it was traditionally the responsibility of the contractor.

It was found, through a questionnaire study of groups of engineers from three different organisations (university students, consulting design office engineers, temporary works specialists), that alterations of practice in the field of temporary works were needed. The changes have been described in the form of high level recommendations.

The research led to the creation of engineering software and a model that provides engineers with a framework on the creation of bespoke temporary works software for the design of repetitive temporary works items. From the author’s conjecture, based on a review of literature as well as being reinforced by qualitative data from the surveys conducted, several high-level recommendations have been made for universities, consulting offices and the temporary works industry as a whole.
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