Design and assessment of RC transfer slabs

Reinforced concrete transfer slabs have been prevalent in residential, mixed use and hotel construction since circa 2000. Research by IStructE indicated a gap in Code coverage of this structural form, along with some poor design practice. As a result, the IStructE published “Design of Transfer Slabs” in November 2024. The guide has been downloaded over 5,000 times. Since its publication the BSR has issued a warning on transfer slabs in existing buildings.

The Institution is working on guidance for the assessment of existing structures. IStructE Technical Director Patrick Hayes will describe the design issues with transfer slabs, focusing on punching shear, and outline guidance on the design slab and assessment of existing slabs.

Patrick Hayes MBA MEng CEng FIStructE

Patrick is Technical Director at the Institution of Structural Engineers. He leads in the areas of climate action, computational design and structural safety. Patrick leads the technical and engineering policy development of the Institution working closely with the Institution’s Members. He has senior level oversight into all IStructE’s technical activity. He is the lead IStructE representative on relevant UK external bodies that represent Structural and Civil Engineering. IStructE are founding members of the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard.

Patrick represents them on the Governance Board. Patrick has been an engineer since 1988 and chartered since 1993. Patrick has designed structures in both the UK and overseas. His experience covers schools, universities, laboratories, commercial, residential and mixed-use developments. He has led designs of buildings in steel, concrete, pre-stressed concrete and traditional materials MMC. He has also designed bridges and civil engineering infrastructure.

Complimentary food and drink will be served from 6pm for a meeting start at 6:30pm.

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