Report BR 130 Structural condition of Easiform cavity-walled dwellings

Publication Year

1988

Document Status

Archived

Abstract

The Easiform system of building is a cast-in-situ concrete form of house construction developed by John Laing plc. Since the walls are of cast-in-situ concrete the system is adaptable, giving many different plan configurations and types of accommodation. More than 25 basic types of Easiform houses, flats and maisonettes were produced, embracing two-, three- and four-storey buildings incorporating hipped and gabled roofs, porches of different designs, bay windows and brick outer cladding to front and rear or side elevations. The structural system of the Easiform house is essentially the same as that for a traditional cavity-walled brick dwelling. The floor and roof loads are taken directly to the foundations via the loadbearing inner skin of the external walls, which in turn are stabilised and stiffened by wall tie connections to the outer skin. Such systems are simple and robust and can tolerate considerable damage without affecting the stability of the structure. In addition, cast-in-situ cross walls provide substantial lateral bracing, and even in the unlikely event of partial failure of an external wall, damage to the rest of the structure would be limited.

Document History

Included in BRE Report 469 - Non traditional houses. Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.

Author

Currie, R. J.

ISBN

9780851252902

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