Construction Method Statement: 6 Hereford Square, London SW7 4TT

Construction Method Statement
for
6 Hereford Square, London SW7 4TT
Job Number: 10-5329
Revision Date Comment

A 29 July 2014 First issue
B 2 September 2014 Revised scheme
C 10 June 2016 Revised scheme
D 2 December 2016 Revised scheme
E 5 December 2016 Revised sequence
F 1 September 2017 Revised LG and basement layout
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Project ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1. Existing building ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Overview of proposals ............................................................................................................ 5
2.3. Basement construction ........................................................................................................... 5
2.4. Stability ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5. Robustness .............................................................................................................................. 6
2.6. Loading .................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Site and ground conditions ............................................................................................................. 8
3.1. Ground conditions .................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.1. Trial pit ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.1.2. Borehole .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.3. Made Ground .................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.4. Kempton Park Gravel ...................................................................................................... 9
3.1.5. Upper aquifer .................................................................................................................. 9
3.1.6. London Clay ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.7. Basement heave.............................................................................................................. 9
3.1.8. Spread foundations ....................................................................................................... 10
3.2. Hydrogeological assessment ................................................................................................. 10
3.3. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 10
4. Construction phase ....................................................................................................................... 12
4.1. Boundaries and adjoining structures .................................................................................... 12
4.1.1. Stability of adjoining structures .................................................................................... 12
4.2. Monitoring ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.3. Structural proposals .............................................................................................................. 13
4.3.1. Retaining walls .............................................................................................................. 13
4.3.2. Temporary works .......................................................................................................... 13
4.3.3. Ground movement........................................................................................................ 14
4.3.4. Proposed construction design sequence ...................................................................... 14
4.3.5. Noise, vibration and dust .............................................................................................. 15
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4.3.6. Sewer flooding .............................................................................................................. 16
4.4. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 16
5. Certification................................................................................................................................... 16
Appendix A ................................................................................................................................................
A1. Structural scheme .....................................................................................................................
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................................
B1. Structural calculations ..............................................................................................................
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1. Introduction
The structural solution adopted is based on Peter Dann Limited experience gained on many similar
projects which have been constructed without detrimental effects to the structure above or to
adjoining buildings.
The suggested sequence of construction has been developed to follow familiar tried and tested
techniques used on many projects. The suggested sequence of construction is within the scope and
capability of a competent contractor with previous basement construction experience.
The document is intended to show how the design issues have been addressed and how these relate
to or influence the construction of the proposed basement.
The document will aim to define the method of construction of the proposed basement and the
temporary works to be carried out by the appointed contractor.
The document is to be read in conjunction with the geotechnical site investigation report produced
by Chelmer Site Investigations.
The document is specific to the proposed site only as described in the document; Peter Dann Limited
accept no liability for any use of the document or its contents for any purpose other than
development described herein.
The works will fall within The Party Wall Act 1996 which will require condition surveys to be carried
out to the adjoining properties. The proposed structural drawings and calculations will be issued to
the adjoining owner’s engineers to ensure that the stability of the adjoining properties is
maintained.
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2. Project
2.1. Existing building

6 Hereford Square is a six storey, mid-terraced, single occupancy dwelling. There is a four storey
closet wing and a large single storey extension at the rear.
The existing structure is constructed of load bearing masonry with timber joisted floors. The large,
single storey extension to the rear of the building is at upper ground floor level which also has a roof
terrace at first floor level. It is assumed that this was not part of the original building and was added
at a later date.
The internal load bearing walls are constructed of either masonry or timber stud with what can be
assumed to be the original openings. The existing roof is a traditional pitched timber roof.
2.2. Overview of proposals

The proposed substructure works will excavate a single storey basement beneath the footprint of
the existing property. It is understood that similar extensions have been granted permission and
subsequently built to other properties on the same street recently.
The proposed superstructure works will fully refurbish the property throughout.
2.3. Basement construction

Underpinning is the most common form of construction for single storey basements. In accordance
with best practice, the basement will be constructed as a reinforced concrete box. The reinforced
concrete underpinning beneath the existing walls will support the vertical loads from the structure
above. The reinforced concrete box will resist horizontal earth and hydrostatic loads.
The underpins will be designed and detailed in accordance with Association of Specialist
Underpinning Contractors (ASUC) Guidelines on Safe and Efficient Basement Construction and ASUC
Guidelines on Safe and Efficient Underpinning and Mini Piling Operations. Underpins will be
constructed in a hit and miss sequence to which will be agreed with the appointed contractor.
Underpins will be a maximum of 1.2m wide and be formed in a single stage within a closely shored
excavation. The underpinning will be directly beneath the external walls. As such, the party wall
agreement with the adjoining owner will be required.
In accordance with BS8102, the below ground structure will be Grade 3 in order to provide a dry,
habitable space and prevent water penetration. Chapter 5.4 of the National House Building Council
(NHBC) Standards 2016 provides guidance on the requirements for waterproofing of basements.
BS8102 requires a combination of the three types of waterproofing to be specified. NHBC Standards
2016 recommend that combined systems are specified where Grade 3 protection is required. The
three types of waterproofing protection are: barrier (Type A); structurally integral (Type B) and;
drained cavity (Type C).
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The level of waterproofing is appropriate to the level of risk. The geotechnical site investigation did
not encounter water. Although the specified ground investigation findings are accurate, the local
geotechnical conditions can vary across the site. As such, in accordance with BS8102, the
substructure design will be based on the principle that the worst case geotechnical conditions would
be encountered and the water-resistant design will assume that water will be present at the full
height of the retained material.
We recommend that a waterproofing specialist is appointed to provide design and specification for
the full waterproofing solution. The construction should include the following measures:
specification of water-resistant reinforced concrete or the application of a suitable surface applied
product; installation of a proprietary cavity drainage system to the internal face of the basement
walls and floors and the installation of a sump and pump system to expel any water ingress.
A system of regular monitoring will be adopted during the construction of the substructure to assess
any possible structural movement in the existing adjacent buildings. Please refer to Section 4.1.1 for
more information.
The new basement floor slab will be designed to take account of potential uplift due to an increase
in existing water levels or heave of any underlying clay strata. This will be achieved by having the
basement slab spanning between the underpinning.
2.4. Stability
The inherent stability of the masonry superstructure will be capable of transferring the existing
vertical and horizontal loading to the substructure. Where internal walls are removed, new steel
structural frames will be introduced to maintain the stability. The new substructure will then
transfer the load from above to the ground.
2.5. Robustness
The existing building is a six storey, single occupancy dwelling. In accordance with the Building
Regulations, Approved Document A, as revised to date, the existing building is Consequence Class
2b.
The new building will be a six storey plus basement, single occupancy dwelling. In accordance with
the Approved Document, proposed building will remain Consequence Class 2b. As such, additional
measures will be required to reduce the sensitivity of the building to disproportionate collapse in the
event of an accident.
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2.6. Loading
The proposed building will be a single occupancy residential dwelling. In accordance with BS6399-1,
revised to date, the imposed loading will be taken as shown in Table 1 below. Reduction in total
imposed floor loads has not been allowed for.
Uniformly distributed Concentrated

Type of activity Category Notes
load (kN/m2) load (kN)
Allowance of
1.0kN/m2 made
Residential A 1.5 + 1.0 = 2.5 1.4
for lightweight
partitions
Table 1: Minimum imposed floor loads
The adjoining properties are assumed to also be single occupancy dwellings. Furthermore, it is
assumed that the adjoining properties do not have basements. Therefore the surcharge loading will
be taken as 2.5kN/m2 with an additional allowance of 4.0kN/m2 for the ground bearing concrete slab
at ground floor level. However, we will conduct a visual survey of the adjoining properties to
establish their layouts and the location of any cross walls.
Hereford Square is a public road and as such categorised as a highway. Therefore the surcharge
loading will be taken as 10.0kN/m2.
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3. Site and ground conditions
3.1. Ground conditions

The site investigations have been undertaken by Chelmer Site Investigations (CSI). Refer to the site
investigation report produced by CSI.
The site investigation by CSI comprised of one trial pit and one borehole. The borehole was drilled
inside the property in the front room at lower ground floor level using continuous flight auger (CFA)
equipment. One trial pit was excavated at the front of the property at lower ground floor level in
order to expose the foundations. TP1 was excavated on the front wall and party wall. Further trial
pits were envisaged in order expose the other party wall and the rear wall, but had to be aborted
owing to the amount of concrete which would have had to be broken out. For detailed results refer
to the CSI report.
3.1.1. Trial pit

The foundations exposed in the trial pit on the front and rear walls were found to bear onto clayey,
silty, coarse sand which contained gravel and brick fragments. The footing detail is depicted in the
CSI report, but can be summarised as:
 TP1: Founded 300mm below internal floor level with a single brick corbel projecting 70mm
from the face of wall.
3.1.2. Borehole
A borehole (BH1) was initially attempted inside the property in rear room at lower ground floor level
but it was abandoned due to an obstruction at 2.200m below ground level after penetrating through
0.500m of concrete and 1.700m of made ground. The borehole (BH1A), eventually drilled inside the
property in the front room at lower ground floor level, 0.200m thick concrete slab and then 0.500m
of made ground, being sand bedding over brown, silty, coarse sand which contained brick and
concrete fragments. Immediately beneath the made ground was orange-brown, silty, coarse sand
with gravel which became gravelly coarse sand below 3.200m. These sands can be attributed to the
River Terrace Deposits. Below 7.400m the borehole recorded very stiff, fissured, grey, silty clay. This
clay continued to the base of the borehole at 12.100m below ground level that can be attributed to
the London Clay Formation. The base of the London Clay was not proven.
3.1.3. Made Ground

As per the CSI report, the Made Ground, where exposed in the exploratory holes, was predominantly
silty sand with varying secondary constituents. Brick fragments were present throughout with gravel
and concrete fragments were present more locally. In BH1A, where the underlying natural soils were
located, the thickness of the made ground was 0.700m, although BH1A and TP1 did not find the base
of the made ground at depths of 2.200m and 0.700m respectively. Made Ground formed the
founding material of the footing exposed in TP1, and it is possible that the whole building is founded
within the made ground. No groundwater entries were recorded from the Made Ground in any of
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the exploratory holes. The possibility remains that perched groundwater will be present locally
and/or intermittently within the Made Ground.
3.1.4. Kempton Park Gravel

Kempton Park Gravel is a formation combining sand and gravel. These superficial deposits formed up
to 2 million years ago in the Quaternary Period in a local environment that was previously
dominated by rivers. As a result, these rocks were formed from rivers depositing mainly sand and
gravel detrital material in channels to form river terrace deposits, with fine silt and clay from
overbank floods forming floodplain alluvium, and some bogs depositing peat; including estuarine
and coastal plain deposits mapped as alluvium.
These River Terrace Deposits were proved only in borehole BH1A where grading analyses indicated
that the upper layer was well-sorted, although poorly graded, medium sand and the lower layer
fined downwards from very sandy gravel to sand and gravel. These deposits are typically medium
dense to dense.
3.1.5. Upper aquifer

There was no groundwater entry was recorded in BH1A, although the borehole did collapse upon
completion, but subsequent readings from the standpipe have recorded a consistent water level at
5.500m below internal lower ground floor level, 1.900m above the base of the River Terrace
Deposits.
3.1.6. London Clay

London Clay is a formation combining clay and silt. It is sedimentary bedrock that formed
approximately 34 to 56 million years ago in the Palaeogene Period.
London Clay was proved in BH1A at 7.400m below ground level, which is approximately 9.200m
below the street level on the public footway. It comprised very stiff, fissured, grey, silty clay. The
borehole was abandoned at 12.100m below internal lower ground floor level on suspected claystone
concretion. Fissures in these clays reduce the strength and the claystone concretions are
problematic for some engineering works, though it is unlikely to have any impact of the proposed
basement works. However, the elevated sulphate levels from the suspected selenite would be
aggressive to any buried concrete in the London Clay.
3.1.7. Basement heave

The estimated excavation beneath the existing lower ground floor will be approximately 4.100m,
Beneath the property the excavation will cause a gross reduction in vertical total stress in the order
of 75.0kN/m2. The strata beneath the proposed basement floor slab will not have been stressed
significantly by the previous foundations, so the loads from the superstructure and basement walls
may be deducted from the gross unloading.
The change in vertical stress will extend to a depth equal to twice the width of the loaded, or
unloaded, area. The total width of the proposed basement is approximately 5.000m, so the
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proposed 1.800m wide underpin bases will leave only 1.400m between the bases. The stress
increases from the underpins will therefore overlap within the River Terrace Deposits, henceforth
the underlying London Clay will experience only the net stress change across the full width of the
basement, acting as though the basement was a single monolithic structure. Furthermore, CSI
calculations, see CSI report, of the net vertical stress changes accounting for the loading of the
existing superstructure combined with the self-weight of the proposed basement demonstrate that
there will be an average net increase of vertical stress at formation level of about 12.0kPa, increasing
to 26.0kPa when live loads are included, rather than the more usual net decrease. This net increase
of load is caused by the combination of a narrow basement and relatively substantial property.
With the latest proposal the basement is not going extend out to the rear where there is limited
vertical loading. The concern over the differential settlements due to heave and the need for tension
piles no longer exists.
3.1.8. Spread foundations

It will be possible to support the building on the new underpinning in the Kempton Park Gravel
below the proposed basement level. The ground water has been identified to be 5.500m below the
existing lower ground floor level meaning that it should be possible to complete the basement by
traditional underpinning of the existing foundations in this soil layer.
Moderate width spread foundations or the toes to the underpinning will be designed to apply a net
allowable bearing pressure of 148.0kN/m² within the Kempton Park Gravel.
3.2. Hydrological and Hydrogeological assessment

Refer to the CSI report. The evidence presented shows that the site lies within the Environment
Agency’s Flood Zone 1 which means that it is considered to of negligible risk of fluvial or tidal
flooding. There are no records of any past flooding affecting the south end of Hereford Square,
although one property near the north-west corner of the square has been affected by surface water
flooding. Recent Environment Agency flood models predict that the front of the property is at high
risk from flooding, while the rear of the property is at low risk. Refer to the CSI report.
The construction of a basement beneath the existing lower ground floor would not increase the
proportion of hard surfaced/paved areas and additional surface water (rainfall and run-off) should
therefore not be generated or introduced to adjacent properties, sewers or the ground. Refer to the
CSI report.
3.3. Conclusion
Based on the geotechnical site investigation, the new basement will be founded within Kempton
Park Gravel Formation. The CSI report has not identified the presence of groundwater within the
excavation for the new basement. Although above the water table, it would be prudent to allow for
some pumping of local groundwater entries for perched groundwater. Any groundwater control
measures should be specified and supervised by an appropriate competent person. Throughout the
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excavation care should be taken to prevent loss of material which may cause loss of support and
potential settlements.
The basement structure should not be required to resist buoyant uplift pressure that would be
generated by the groundwater. However, the design should be based on the final design
groundwater level determined through further groundwater monitoring. Groundwater monitoring
readings will be taken in order to assess routine groundwater level fluctuations up to start of
construction. As a minimum, readings should be taken at the start of the detailed design stage, and
again immediate prior to the start of construction.
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4. Construction phase
4.1. Boundaries and adjoining structures

The Party Wall Act etc. (1996) calls for a survey of the boundary walls and the condition of the
gardens and any other structures that are close to the works. The survey would be conducted by
both the Party Wall Surveyors together and would result in a detailed description of the state of
repair and highlight obvious flaws or disrepair to the buildings.
Since it is within a terrace, the property borders 5 Hereford Square to the North East and 7 Hereford
Square to the South West. The rear garden of the property backs on to the gardens of Brechin Place
to the South East.
The existing ground levels at the front and rear of the property are known approximately. At
present, the existing ground levels in other surrounding properties are unknown. Also, it is unknown
as to whether or not basement excavations have been undertaken by the surrounding properties.
Further investigation will determine the ground levels and the depths of any surrounding basements
and also the location of load bearing cross walls and depths of all existing footings will be established
prior to the detailed design stage.
4.1.1. Stability of adjoining structures

The new basement structure will be designed to withstand any loads from the adjoining buildings,
such as surcharges from cross walls. The “concrete box” will be propped at lower ground floor level
and new basement level by the new reinforced concrete slabs in the permanent condition and
propped at all times during construction with temporary works, where necessary. The contractor will
be responsible for the design and detailing of temporary works as well as the safe construction of all
works on site. The temporary works will be designed to minimise any movements in the adjoining
buildings.
4.2. Monitoring
The party walls are to be monitored during the works for movement. Specialist surveying companies
will set up a regime of monitoring using targets and, if necessary, tilt sensors on the neighbouring
properties and garden walls.
Precise levelling would be conducted on a regular basis but data will be automatically collected at
pre agreed intervals and will be made available to the interested parties.
Trigger levels and subsequent actions will be agreed and the following actions will be taken should
the agreed levels be exceeded.
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Trigger Level Action
Notify all Party Wall Surveyors and Engineers.
Review works with contractor and revise
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sequence (methodology if necessary).
Closer monitoring of walls required.
Contractor to stop work.
Notify all parties.
Review methodology and ensure further
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movement is limited.
Monitoring to be carried out on a more
regular basis.
4.3. Structural proposals
4.3.1. Retaining walls

The perimeter walls of the new basement will be formed by constructing reinforced concrete
underpins beneath the existing walls forming the ground floor in the location of the new basement.
The new “concrete box” form of construction will be built to create the new basement and lower
ground floor levels.
Each underpin is to be formed in a single stage within a closely shored excavation. They are to be
constructed in a hit and miss sequence to be agreed with the contractor. Beneath the main body of
the property, the underpinning is to be founded at a depth approximately 4.100m below the depth
of the existing lower ground level. Beneath the single storey rear annex, the underpinning is to be
founded at a depth approximately 7.500m below the depth of the existing upper ground level.
Excavation for the underpinning is to be by hand unless an alternative approach is agreed with the
contractor. Each underpin will be individually reinforced and be a maximum width of 1.000m. The
underpinning will be dowelled together to assist with load spread.
Following the construction of each underpin the excavation is to be backfilled until all of the pins are
complete. The new ground floor slab, with downstand beams along load bearing wall lines, can then
be constructed. The mass excavation can then be undertaken to enable the new basement floor slab
to be constructed.
4.3.2. Temporary works

The extent of temporary works depends on the sequence of construction which will be established
and finalised with the contractor. The suggested method is given in section 4.3.4.
A top down method negates the need for high level propping during the mass excavation. There is a
need to prop at the low level until the basement slab is installed. However, excavating and casting
the basement slab in slots will reduce the extent of low level propping.
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The level will be established during the detailed design and the temporary works will be designed to
minimise the movement to the walls. The use of “stalled beams” at ground level along the load
bearing wall lines means that temporary works to the superstructure is minimised.
The alternative method is bottom up, however this may require significant temporary works while
the excavation is carried out. This can cause greater ground movement. A further level of temporary
propping would be required at the upper level as well as temporary piles to support the vertical
loads should the stalled beam not be adopted. Furthermore, propping across the site can be hinder
the construction. Therefore, to reduce the risk to the properties and adjoining properties, the
provisional construction sequence was based on the top down method. The top down method
would also confine the excavation to the basement level and minimise disruption.
The recommendations given in the CSI report should be adhered to in the sequencing especially with
regard to the reduction in ground level and removal of surcharge prior to carrying out the
underpinning, which needs to be avoided.
4.3.3. Ground movement

We are of course obliged to point out that, as is inherent with substructure works of this scale, the
construction of the basement could result in a small amount of movement of the adjacent ground
which may cause some limited damage to adjoining properties. The method statements and
sequence of construction, along with the calculations using appropriate factors of safety will be put
in place to minimise any movements. In the unlikely event that some minor movement does occur
the remedial works and repair will be dealt with under the Party Wall Agreement.
The suggested sequencing and temporary propping proposals will need to be carefully adhered to by
the contractor. Every effort will be made to minimise this movement by designing and installing
adequate temporary propping and careful sequencing. Detailed analysis of the pins will enable the
optimum time and level for temporary propping.
Temporary works will be designed to ensure that any damage to adjacent buildings is limited to
category O (negligible) or I (very slight) as stated in BRE Digest 251.
4.3.4. Proposed construction design sequence

The following provisional construction sequence will be agreed between Peter Dann Limited and the
contractor prior to works commencing. The underpinning to be carried out in accordance with ASUC
Guidelines on Safe and Efficient Basement Construction and ASUC Guidelines on Safe and Efficient
Underpinning and Mini Piling Operations. Also refer to drawings in Error! Reference source not
found. for the construction information.
1. Carry out the underpinning to the perimeter of the basement in an agreed hit and miss
sequence. Dry pack to the underside of existing structure and back fill each pin as it is completed.
Refer to notes on drawing 10-5329_XX-DR_301/302 for notes on construction of each pin. Subject to
establishing the levels of the foundation to the walls at the rear and the levels in the adjoining
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gardens, it may be that the existing ground floor slab can be removed and the general floor level
reduced. Props could be introduced to the masonry walls if necessary;
2. Once all of the underpinning is complete construct reinforced concrete beams beneath the
existing load bearing walls. Construct using the stalled beam method. These will span between the
pins on each side;
3. Remove remainder of the existing lower ground floor construction and excavate enough for
new lower ground floor to be constructed on the ground;
4. Construct the new reinforced concrete lower ground floor slab spanning between the stalled
beams and the underpinning, leaving a suitable void at the front to enable the excavated spoil to be
removed. Slab to be connected to supporting structure via dowels or Kwikastrip cast into the
underpinning;
5. Excavate beneath the new lower ground level once the slab has cured;
6. Excavate to level requiring lateral propping. Exact depth to be determined with the
contractor and is subject to detailed design;
7. Install temporary works propping the underpinning across the site;
8. Continue excavation to formation level and install below ground drainage; alternatively the
basement could be excavated in sections and the basement slab cast in sections to minimize the
need for low level propping.
9. Construct new basement slab doweling into underpinning, leaving out enough space to
enable pump chamber to be constructed;
10. Remove low level temporary propping once the basement slab has cured;
11. Excavate and construct pump chamber. Allow for some dewatering for this process;
12. Install new ground floor structure to the rear. Remove any propping to rear masonry walls;
13. Install drained cavity waterproofing system in line with manufacturers details.
An alternative method of construction would involve a bottom up method for the house section
also. A further level of temporary propping would be required at the upper level as well as more
temporary piles to support the vertical loads should the stalled beam not be adopted.
4.3.5. Noise, vibration and dust

The noise, vibration and dust produced during the demolition of the existing structure and
subsequent construction of the new basement will be kept to a minimum to avoid undue
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disturbance to the adjoining property. All plant and machinery will be selected based on low
vibration and minimal noise. The use of top down construction further reduces the disruption to the
neighbours from noise and dust.
4.3.6. Sewer flooding

As the proposed basement will potentially be below the level of the sewer network, the inclusion of
a positively pumped device will be necessary in order to ensure that the effects of any sewer
flooding are mitigated. A suggested location for this pump is shown only.
4.4. Conclusion
The project involves tried and tested methods of construction that have been adopted on many
projects in the local area and across London. The works can be carried out by a competent
contractor with relevant experience in this form of construction. It is considered, therefore, that the
project can be implemented without any detrimental effect on the property above or the adjoining
property.
5. Certification
This report has been produced by:
Kevin Short MEng CEng MICE

Director
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Appendix A
A1. Structural scheme

DO NOT SCALE THIS DRAWING - IF IN DOUBT ASK
NOTES
1. This drawing is to be read in conjunction with all Peter Dann
Consulting Engineers, Architects, MEP Engineers and
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S303
CDM 2015 Specialists drawings along with all relevant Specifications.
2. All gridlines, building lines, etc. are to be set out in accordance

with the relevant Architects drawings. Any discrepancies
CONSTRUCTION - It is considered that the proposed works between the information given by the Engineer and that provided
are within the scope of a competent contractor and as such by others must be referred to the Architect before work proceeds.
no unusual hazards have been identified, with the exception
of the following:- 3. Dimensions are NOT to be scaled from this drawing. If in doubt
ask.
· Construction sequence to be agreed between Peter Dimensions marked * are subject to confirmation by site
Dann Limited and contractor prior to works measurement before construction commences.
commencing.
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A A
· Substructure designed to fulfil the robustness 4. For General Notes refer to Peter Dann Consulting Engineers
requirements of consequence class 2B buildings. Drawing number 10-****_XX-DR-S300.
· Reinforced concrete underpinning designed and
detailed propped at top and bottom to form reinforced 5. All beams are referenced depth x breadth unless noted
concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic otherwise.
Assumed existing Assumed existing pressure.
timber joists retained timber joists retained New timber 6. All proprietary fixings shall be installed in accordance with the
floor joists LIFETIME/USAGE - The building has no exceptional manufacturer's recommendations.
structural features that present a hazard to potential users,
with the exception of the following:- 7. The Contractor shall comply with the health and safety
requirements as set out by the CDM Regulations, THE HEALTH
· Substructure designed to fulfil the robustness AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE.
requirements of consequence class 2B buildings.
· Reinforced concrete underpinning designed and 8. All works are to be undertaken in accordance with the Building
detailed propped at top and bottom to form reinforced Regulations and latest relevant British Standards.
concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic
pressure. 9. The Contractor is solely responsible for maintaining temporary
· A structural engineer should be consulted prior to any stability of the structure during demolition and construction.
works being undertaken.
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10. All Construction products are to be CE Marked in accordance
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DECOMMISSIONING/DEMOLITION - There are no unusual with the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011.
structural aspects to this building that require highlighting in
the event that the building is demolished, with the exception
UPPER GROUND of the following:- Suggested sequence of works
(1:50) 1. Carry out the underpinning to the perimeter of the basement in
· Reinforced concrete underpinning designed and an agreed hit and miss sequence. Dry pack to the underside
detailed propped at top and bottom to form reinforced of existing structure and back fill each pin as it is completed.
concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic Refer to notes on drawing 10-5329_XX-DR_301/302 for notes
pressure. on construction of each pin. Subject to establishing the levels
· A structural engineer should be consulted prior to any of the foundation to the walls at the rear and the levels in the
works being undertaken. adjoining gardens, it may be that the existing ground floor slab
can be removed and the general floor level reduced. Props
RECORD INFORMATION - The record drawings / operating could be introduced to the masonry walls if necessary;
Roof light void. Roof manual for the building should be thoroughly studied and its
light design by others implications assessed by the demolition contractor. 2. Once all of the underpinning is complete construct reinforced
concrete beams beneath the existing load bearing walls.
3 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 Construct using the stalled beam method. These will span
between the pins on each side;
3. Remove remainder of the existing lower ground floor
construction and excavate enough for new lower ground floor
1 to be constructed on the ground;
1
Notes for Underpinning 4. Construct the new reinforced concrete lower ground floor slab
1 4 2 5 3 spanning between the stalled beams and the underpinning,
Provisional underpinning method statement & procedure to be agreed leaving a suitable void at the front to enable the excavated
4 4 with the appointed contractor: spoil to be removed. Slab to be connected to supporting
Stairs void. Stair design
structure via dowels or Kwikastrip cast into the underpinning;
by others Underpinning to be carried out in accordance with ASUC 'GUIDELINES
1 5. Excavate beneath the new lower ground level once the slab
OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT UNDERPINNING' & 'MINI PILING
5 2 2 has cured;
OPERATIONS' & ASUC 'GUIDELINES ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT
BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION'. 6. Excavate to level requiring lateral propping. Exact depth to be
Air vent and Air vent and RC Downstand Beam Waling beam determined with the contractor and is subject to detailed
Air vent
access hole for access hole for Air vent and 1. Excavate formation trench for individual pin, from floor level to design;
4 and
top down top down access access hole for 2 5 5 underside of existing foundation and clear away spoil into skips. 7. Install temporary works propping the underpinning across the
construction construction top down Width of each section generally not exceeding 1.2m. site;
hole for
RC Downstand Beam
construction 2. At underside of foundation, continue excavation, and head in
top down 8. Continue excavation to formation level and install below
Roof light void.
RC Downstand Beam
RC Downstand Beam
construction under wall to back of existing corbel.
RC Downstand Beam
Roof light ground drainage; alternatively the basement could be
2 4 3. Place poling board and wailings to support sides of excavation as
design by 3 3 excavated in sections and the basement slab cast in sections
soon as possible if sub grade is unstable. to minimise the need for low level propping.
others
4. Remove any deleterious material and/or loose masonry from
9. Construct new basement slab doweling into underpinning,
underside of footing
leaving out enough space to enable pump chamber to be
5. Continue excavation to agreed formation level, placing earth
4 1 3 5 2 1 1 constructed;
works support as work proceeds and bottom out excavation.
6. Building inspector and engineer to inspect excavation to agreed 10. Remove low level temporary propping once the basement slab
depth and satisfactory bearing capacity of formation level. has cured;
7. If areas of structure over are weak or heavily point loaded, build in 11. Excavate and construct pump chamber. Allow for some
sacrificial props on pre-cast pads into underpinning dewatering for this process;
1 4 1 3 5 2 4 8. Immediately before concreting excavation, remove earthwork
12. Install new ground floor structure to the rear. Remove any
support and erect shuttering. (Note: No further access is allowable propping to rear masonry walls;
5 3 1 4 2 5 3 1 4 2 5 3 1 4 2 5 3 into excavation after this point)
Install propping 13. Install drained cavity waterproofing system in line with
9. Cast concrete pin to required mix to within 75mm of underside of
above slab. manufactures details.
existing foundation (concrete transported in wheelbarrows)
LOWER GROUND 10. After minimum 48 Hours, dry pack gap between underpinning & An alternative method of construction would involve a bottom up
existing corbel with 1:3 cement/sharp sand earth damp mix method for the house section also. A further level of temporary
(1:50) rammed firmly into position. Allow a minimum of 3 days between propping would be required at the upper level as well as more
casting a pin and any adjacent excavation. temporary piles to support the vertical loads should the stalled beam
not be adopted.
1000 Maximum
400 Minimum
Transitional underpins
P2 01.09.17 (PS) REVISED SCHEME
3 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 P1 29.07.14 (AA) INITIAL PRELIMINARY ISSUE
AMENDMENTS
1200 Minimum
1
400 Minimum 1400 Minimum 5
300mm thick grade RC40 concrete slab

peter dann
4 Pump chamber location to be (Reinforcement to be confirmed). consulting engineers
2
confirmed for details refer to 1400 Minimum 350 Minimum
drawings 10-5329_XX-DR-S302
peter dann ltd | 9 charlotte street | london | W1T 1RG
t: 020 7637 7870 www.peterdann.com info@peterdann.com
2 4
JOB TITLE
6 HEREFORD SQUARE,
5 3 1 4 2 5 3 1 4 2 5 3 1 4 2 5 3 1
LONDON
1200 Minimum
Transitional underpins
DRAWING TITLE
PROPOSED PLANS
BASEMENT 1
400 Minimum
(1:50) DATE DRAWN SCALE
MAY '14 AA 1:50 @A1

DRAWING STATUS
PRELIMINARY
JOB No. DRAWING No. REV
10-5329 _ XX-DR_S301 P2
ã Peter Dann Ltd. All rights reserved.
NOTES
Level of existing Consulting Engineers, Architects, MEP Engineers and
neighbouring garden to be CDM 2015 Specialists drawings along with all relevant Specifications.
established on site
TBC TBC CONSTRUCTION - It is considered that the proposed works between the information given by the Engineer and that provided
ask.
Existing Masonry walls · Construction sequence to be agreed between Peter Dimensions marked * are subject to confirmation by site
to be underpinned Dann Limited and contractor prior to works measurement before construction commences.
commencing.
Existing Masonry walls · Substructure designed to fulfil the robustness 4. For General Notes refer to Peter Dann Consulting Engineers
300mm thick grade RC40 concrete requirements of consequence class 2B buildings.
to be underpinned Adjoining owners ground Drawing number 10-****_XX-DR-S300.
TBC slab with A393 mesh with 30mm top
level(assumed) TBC · Reinforced concrete underpinning designed and
& 40mm bottom cover detailed propped at top and bottom to form reinforced
Min. 350 Thick RC Mass concrete underpinning 5. All beams are referenced depth x breadth unless noted
Retaining Wall to existing garden wall concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic otherwise.
pressure.
6. All proprietary fixings shall be installed in accordance with the
LIFETIME/USAGE - The building has no exceptional manufacturer's recommendations.
250
350
Dowel bars top & bottom @ 300mm 750 350
detailed propped at top and bottom to form reinforced
250
Regulations and latest relevant British Standards.
crs 600mm long with Hilti HY150 concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic
Kwikastrip cast in to
resin or similar approved with pressure. 9. The Contractor is solely responsible for maintaining temporary
retaining wall for new slab Foundation width to
200mm min embedment Compressible material · A structural engineer should be consulted prior to any
match existing stability of the structure during demolition and construction.
75mm thick works being undertaken.
foundation above
structural aspects to this building that require highlighting in
H16 @ 150 TYPICAL UNDERPINNING SECTION BENEATH REAR EXTENSION the event that the building is demolished, with the exception
of the following:- Suggested sequence of works
(1:20)
1. Carry out the underpinning to the perimeter of the basement in
H16 @ 150 · Reinforced concrete underpinning designed and an agreed hit and miss sequence. Dry pack to the underside
Min. 350 Thick RC concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic Refer to notes on drawing 10-5329_XX-DR_301/302 for notes
Retaining Wall pressure. on construction of each pin. Subject to establishing the levels
manual for the building should be thoroughly studied and its
implications assessed by the demolition contractor. 2. Once all of the underpinning is complete construct reinforced
Allow for H16 bars @ 200c/c front concrete beams beneath the existing load bearing walls.
and back in wall and toe H20 bars Construct using the stalled beam method. These will span
@ 150c/c horz. in both directions between the pins on each side;
construction and excavate enough for new lower ground floor
to be constructed on the ground;
spanning between the stalled beams and the underpinning,
300mm thick grade RC40 concrete
with the appointed contractor: spoil to be removed. Slab to be connected to supporting
slab with A393 mesh with 30mm top
& 40mm bottom cover structure via dowels or Kwikastrip cast into the underpinning;
Underpinning to be carried out in accordance with ASUC 'GUIDELINES
5. Excavate beneath the new lower ground level once the slab
OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT UNDERPINNING' & 'MINI PILING
has cured;
determined with the contractor and is subject to detailed
1. Excavate formation trench for individual pin, from floor level to design;
350
underside of existing foundation and clear away spoil into skips. 7. Install temporary works propping the underpinning across the
Width of each section generally not exceeding 1.2m. site;
2. At underside of foundation, continue excavation, and head in 8. Continue excavation to formation level and install below
Dowel bars top & bottom @ 300mm under wall to back of existing corbel. ground drainage; alternatively the basement could be
crs 600mm long with Hilti HY150 1400 400 3. Place poling board and wailings to support sides of excavation as excavated in sections and the basement slab cast in sections
resin or similar approved with soon as possible if sub grade is unstable. to minimize the need for low level propping.
200mm min embedment 4. Remove any deleterious material and/or loose masonry from
H20 @ 150 underside of footing
1200mm Max. leaving out enough space to enable pump chamber to be
constructed;
TYPICAL UNDERPINNING SECTION depth and satisfactory bearing capacity of formation level. has cured;
(1:20) sacrificial props on pre-cast pads into underpinning dewatering for this process;
8. Immediately before concreting excavation, remove earthwork
into excavation after this point)
200 Tbc* 200 9. Cast concrete pin to required mix to within 75mm of underside of 13. Install drained cavity waterproofing system in line with
existing foundation (concrete transported in wheelbarrows) manufacture details.
10. After minimum 48 Hours, dry pack gap between underpinning & An alternative method of construction would involve a bottom up
rammed firmly into position. Allow a minimum of 3 days between propping would be required at the upper level as well as more
200
not be adopted.
10mmØ u-bars @
200mm crs to pump void
TbcØ pump by
Basement
typical
others
600mm
F.F.L. P2 01.09.17 (PS) REVISED SCHEME

slab
P1 29.07.14 (AA) INITIAL PRELIMINARY ISSUE
Bars @ 600mm crs in both faces
Max dimension from f.f.l. to of wall and base. 500mm min for AMENDMENTS
invert to comply with both legs of l bar.
Mass concrete infill manufacturers guidelines Max dimension from f.f.l.
to invert to comply with
I.L. Extract pipe
manufacturers guidelines
Tbc*
Tbc Ø pump Inlet pipe I.L.
peter dann
If necessary dowel by others consulting engineers
mass concrete
surround into slab Coupler
Note:
TbcØ pump by
others Mass concrete lining to pump in
JOB TITLE
accordance with manufacturers guideline
6 HEREFORD SQUARE
LONDON
400
DRAWING TITLE
200
STRUCTURAL DETAILS
* Dimensions to be confirmed
by pump manufacturer
DATE DRAWN SCALE
MAR '14 AA 1:20 @A1

SUMP PIT - PLAN PUMP CHAMBER TYPICAL UNDERPINNING PROFILE DRAWING STATUS
(1:20) (1:20) (1:20)
PRELIMINARY
10-5329 _ XX-DR_S302 P2
NOTES
Consulting Engineers, Architects, MEP Engineers and
CDM 2015 Specialists drawings along with all relevant Specifications.

CONSTRUCTION - It is considered that the proposed works between the information given by the Engineer and that provided
ask.
· Construction sequence to be agreed between Peter Dimensions marked * are subject to confirmation by site
Dann Limited and contractor prior to works measurement before construction commences.
commencing.
· Substructure designed to fulfil the robustness 4. For General Notes refer to Peter Dann Consulting Engineers
requirements of consequence class 2B buildings. Drawing number 10-****_XX-DR-S300.
Existing timber floor · Reinforced concrete underpinning designed and
detailed propped at top and bottom to form reinforced 5. All beams are referenced depth x breadth unless noted
concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic otherwise.
pressure.
Prop rear walls if 6. All proprietary fixings shall be installed in accordance with the
LIFETIME/USAGE - The building has no exceptional manufacturer's recommendations.
deemed necessary
detailed propped at top and bottom to form reinforced Regulations and latest relevant British Standards.
concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic
250
pressure. 9. The Contractor is solely responsible for maintaining temporary
· A structural engineer should be consulted prior to any stability of the structure during demolition and construction.
works being undertaken.
350
RC Downstand Beam RC Downstand Beam RC Downstand Beam 750 350 structural aspects to this building that require highlighting in
the event that the building is demolished, with the exception
250
of the following:- Suggested sequence of works
1. Carry out the underpinning to the perimeter of the basement in
· Reinforced concrete underpinning designed and an agreed hit and miss sequence. Dry pack to the underside
concrete box to resist lateral earth and hydrostatic Refer to notes on drawing 10-5329_XX-DR_301/302 for notes
pressure. on construction of each pin. Subject to establishing the levels
150 400 300mm Thick RC Slab manual for the building should be thoroughly studied and its
300
implications assessed by the demolition contractor. 2. Once all of the underpinning is complete construct reinforced
concrete beams beneath the existing load bearing walls.
Construct using the stalled beam method. These will span
350
350
between the pins on each side;
1800 1400 350 construction and excavate enough for new lower ground floor
to be constructed on the ground;
spanning between the stalled beams and the underpinning,
with the appointed contractor: spoil to be removed. Slab to be connected to supporting
structure via dowels or Kwikastrip cast into the underpinning;
SECTION A-A Underpinning to be carried out in accordance with ASUC 'GUIDELINES
5. Excavate beneath the new lower ground level once the slab
(1:50) OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT UNDERPINNING' & 'MINI PILING
has cured;
determined with the contractor and is subject to detailed
1. Excavate formation trench for individual pin, from floor level to design;
underside of existing foundation and clear away spoil into skips. 7. Install temporary works propping the underpinning across the
Width of each section generally not exceeding 1.2m. site;
2. At underside of foundation, continue excavation, and head in 8. Continue excavation to formation level and install below
under wall to back of existing corbel. ground drainage; alternatively the basement could be
3. Place poling board and wailings to support sides of excavation as excavated in sections and the basement slab cast in sections
soon as possible if sub grade is unstable. to minimize the need for low level propping.
4. Remove any deleterious material and/or loose masonry from
underside of footing
leaving out enough space to enable pump chamber to be
constructed;
depth and satisfactory bearing capacity of formation level. has cured;
sacrificial props on pre-cast pads into underpinning dewatering for this process;
8. Immediately before concreting excavation, remove earthwork
into excavation after this point)
9. Cast concrete pin to required mix to within 75mm of underside of 13. Install drained cavity waterproofing system in line with
existing foundation (concrete transported in wheelbarrows) manufacture details.
10. After minimum 48 Hours, dry pack gap between underpinning & An alternative method of construction would involve a bottom up
4800 rammed firmly into position. Allow a minimum of 3 days between propping would be required at the upper level as well as more
not be adopted.
400mm RC
Retaining wall 400mm TBC
P2 01.09.17 (PS) REVISED SCHEME

P1 29.07.14 (AA) INITIAL PRELIMINARY ISSUE
350
300
AMENDMENTS
1200
peter dann
consulting engineers
SECTION B-B
(1:50)
JOB TITLE
6 HEREFORD SQUARE
LONDON
DRAWING TITLE
PROPOSED SECTIONS
DATE DRAWN SCALE
MAR '14 AA 1:50 @A1

DRAWING STATUS
PRELIMINARY
10-5329 _ XX-DR_S303 P2
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B1. Structural calculations

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F 1 September 2017 Revised LG and basement layout

2.1. Existing building

2.2. Overview of proposals

2.3. Basement construction

Uniformly distributed Concentrated

3.1. Ground conditions

3.1.1. Trial pit

3.1.3. Made Ground

3.1.4. Kempton Park Gravel

3.1.5. Upper aquifer

3.1.6. London Clay

3.1.7. Basement heave

3.1.8. Spread foundations

3.2. Hydrological and Hydrogeological assessment

4.1. Boundaries and adjoining structures

4.1.1. Stability of adjoining structures

4.3. Structural proposals

4.3.1. Retaining walls

4.3.2. Temporary works

4.3.3. Ground movement

4.3.4. Proposed construction design sequence

7. Install temporary works propping the underpinning across the site;

4.3.5. Noise, vibration and dust

4.3.6. Sewer flooding

Kevin Short MEng CEng MICE

A1. Structural scheme

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2. All gridlines, building lines, etc. are to be set out in accordance

300mm thick grade RC40 concrete slab

(1:50) DATE DRAWN SCALE

MAY '14 AA 1:50 @A1

F.F.L. P2 01.09.17 (PS) REVISED SCHEME

DATE DRAWN SCALE

MAR '14 AA 1:20 @A1

2. All gridlines, building lines, etc. are to be set out in accordance

P2 01.09.17 (PS) REVISED SCHEME

DATE DRAWN SCALE

MAR '14 AA 1:50 @A1

B1. Structural calculations

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