Structural Shop Drawings

Contents of the Structural Drawing Package

• Foundation, footing and ground-beam drawings
• Column drawings, reinforcement schedules and connection details
• Slab and beam drawings with reinforcement details
• Staircases, retaining walls and water tanks
• Design calculation report and take-off of steel and concrete quantities

Structural Design Reference

Elements are designed to the Saudi Building Code — design loads (SBC 301), reinforced concrete (SBC 304) and steel structures (SBC 306) — allowing for Eastern Province soil conditions and the high groundwater table found at some sites in Al Khobar, Dammam and Qatif.

Frequently Asked Questions About Structural Shop Drawings

Do you require a soil investigation report before designing?

Yes. A soil boring report is essential to determine foundation type and bearing capacity. If none exists, we define the requirement and refer you to an accredited testing laboratory.

Do the drawings include the calculation report?

Yes. The calculation report is delivered setting out loads, sections and design assumptions, and is required when the authorities review the submission.

Do you design steel structures?

Yes. The service covers both concrete and steel structures to SBC 304 and SBC 306 according to the nature of the project.