Slough Bus Station - Revision history

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	* BBC News, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13527006 New Slough bus station opens]. 28 May 2011.		* BBC News, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13527006 New Slough bus station opens]. 28 May 2011.

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	* Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2012/08/22/62057-slough-bus-station-nominated-for-prestigious-award/ Slough Bus Station nominated for prestigious award]. 22 Aug 2012		* Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2012/08/22/62057-slough-bus-station-nominated-for-prestigious-award/ Slough Bus Station nominated for prestigious award]. 22 Aug 2012

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.		The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.

−	[[File:~~Slough bus station sketch~~.png\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:Slough_bus_station_sketch.png\|link=File:Slough_bus_station_sketch.png]]

	The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing, high-quality, public-realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new, key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square, and so the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.		The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing, high-quality, public-realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new, key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square, and so the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.
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	The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to determine the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position. It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.		The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to determine the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position. It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.

−	[[File:~~Slough Bus Station structure~~.png\|~~RTENOTITLE~~]]	+	[[File:Slough_Bus_Station_structure.png\|link=File:Slough_Bus_Station_structure.png]]

	The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected. The circular hollow section chosen was slightly lighter, and it was significantly easier to detail the connection for the cladding brackets which define the external surface. Although the raw material cost was slightly higher than for an open section, the overall solution was more cost effective, especially as it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections.		The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected. The circular hollow section chosen was slightly lighter, and it was significantly easier to detail the connection for the cladding brackets which define the external surface. Although the raw material cost was slightly higher than for an open section, the overall solution was more cost effective, especially as it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections.
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	At one end, the trusses are supported by the accommodation building, with connections hidden beneath its roof. The support, to the top chord only, acts as a rocker pin allowing thermal expansion and accommodating movement without locking stresses into the structure. A structural movement joint was avoided, although a clever overlap shingle joint was incorporated into the cladding to accommodate the movement at the interface between canopy and the building.		At one end, the trusses are supported by the accommodation building, with connections hidden beneath its roof. The support, to the top chord only, acts as a rocker pin allowing thermal expansion and accommodating movement without locking stresses into the structure. A structural movement joint was avoided, although a clever overlap shingle joint was incorporated into the cladding to accommodate the movement at the interface between canopy and the building.

−	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single-pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes.~~<br/>~~	+	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single-pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes.

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	Slough Bus Station was delivered under challenging procurement conditions, due to phasing and adjacent works, at a time when public investment was under scrutiny. Yet it was delivered on time and on budget. It demonstrates how intelligent design and development of simple solutions to resolve a complex form can deliver a building that is highly functional and aesthetic pleasing. It is a building with structural engineering to the fore		Slough Bus Station was delivered under challenging procurement conditions, due to phasing and adjacent works, at a time when public investment was under scrutiny. Yet it was delivered on time and on budget. It demonstrates how intelligent design and development of simple solutions to resolve a complex form can deliver a building that is highly functional and aesthetic pleasing. It is a building with structural engineering to the fore

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−	= ~~Find out more<br/>~~ =	+	=== External references. ===

−	~~=== External references.<br/> ===~~	+	* BBC News, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13527006 New Slough bus station opens]. 28 May 2011.
−	*BBC News, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13527006 New Slough bus station opens]. 28 May 2011.~~<br/>~~	+	* Slough and South Bucks Observer, Wheelchair users still left with obstacle at £11m bus station. 20 Jan 2014
−	*Slough and South Bucks Observer, Wheelchair users still left with obstacle at £11m bus station. 20 Jan 2014~~<br/>~~	+	* Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2012/08/22/62057-slough-bus-station-nominated-for-prestigious-award/ Slough Bus Station nominated for prestigious award]. 22 Aug 2012
−	*Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2012/08/22/62057-slough-bus-station-nominated-for-prestigious-award/ Slough Bus Station nominated for prestigious award]. 22 Aug 2012	+

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	Central Slough is undergoing a comprehensive regeneration programme. The Heart of Slough development replaces a number of outdated office buildings, the original bus station and a gyratory system with new commercial and civic facilities and a pedestrian friendly roadway and interchange.		Central Slough is undergoing a comprehensive regeneration programme. The Heart of Slough development replaces a number of outdated office buildings, the original bus station and a gyratory system with new commercial and civic facilities and a pedestrian friendly roadway and interchange.
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	=== External references.<br/> ===		=== External references.<br/> ===
	*BBC News, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13527006 New Slough bus station opens]. 28 May 2011.<br/>		*BBC News, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13527006 New Slough bus station opens]. 28 May 2011.<br/>
−	*Slough and South Bucks Observer, ~~[http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2014/01/20/96986-wheelc~~ Wheelchair users still left with obstacle at £11m bus station]. 20 Jan 2014 <br/>	+	*Slough and South Bucks Observer, Wheelchair users still left with obstacle at £11m bus station. 20 Jan 2014<br/>
	*Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2012/08/22/62057-slough-bus-station-nominated-for-prestigious-award/ Slough Bus Station nominated for prestigious award]. 22 Aug 2012		*Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2012/08/22/62057-slough-bus-station-nominated-for-prestigious-award/ Slough Bus Station nominated for prestigious award]. 22 Aug 2012

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Designing Buildings at 13:53, 30 June 2014

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		+	*BBC News, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-13527006 New Slough bus station opens]. 28 May 2011.<br/>
		+	*Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2014/01/20/96986-wheelc Wheelchair users still left with obstacle at £11m bus station]. 20 Jan 2014 <br/>
		+	*Slough and South Bucks Observer, [http://www.sloughobserver.co.uk/news/slough/articles/2012/08/22/62057-slough-bus-station-nominated-for-prestigious-award/ Slough Bus Station nominated for prestigious award]. 22 Aug 2012

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	Central Slough is undergoing a comprehensive regeneration programme. The Heart of Slough development replaces a number of outdated office buildings, the original bus station and a gyratory system with new commercial and civic facilities and a pedestrian friendly roadway and interchange.		Central Slough is undergoing a comprehensive regeneration programme. The Heart of Slough development replaces a number of outdated office buildings, the original bus station and a gyratory system with new commercial and civic facilities and a pedestrian friendly roadway and interchange.
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Designing Buildings at 05:50, 26 May 2014

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	The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.		The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.

−	[[File:Slough bus station sketch.png]]	+	[[File:Slough bus station sketch.png\|RTENOTITLE]]

	The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing, high-quality, public-realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new, key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square, and so the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.		The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing, high-quality, public-realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new, key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square, and so the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.
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	The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to determine the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position. It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.		The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to determine the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position. It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.

−	[[File:Slough Bus Station structure.png]]	+	[[File:Slough Bus Station structure.png\|RTENOTITLE]]

	The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected. The circular hollow section chosen was slightly lighter, and it was significantly easier to detail the connection for the cladding brackets which define the external surface. Although the raw material cost was slightly higher than for an open section, the overall solution was more cost effective, especially as it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections.		The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected. The circular hollow section chosen was slightly lighter, and it was significantly easier to detail the connection for the cladding brackets which define the external surface. Although the raw material cost was slightly higher than for an open section, the overall solution was more cost effective, especially as it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections.
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	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single-pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes.<br/>		At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single-pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes.<br/>

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Designing Buildings at 12:25, 1 August 2013

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	The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.		The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.
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	The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing, high-quality, public-realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new, key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square, and so the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.		The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing, high-quality, public-realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new, key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square, and so the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.
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−	The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to determine the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position. It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.	+	The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to determine the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position. It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.
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	The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected. The circular hollow section chosen was slightly lighter, and it was significantly easier to detail the connection for the cladding brackets which define the external surface. Although the raw material cost was slightly higher than for an open section, the overall solution was more cost effective, especially as it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections.		The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected. The circular hollow section chosen was slightly lighter, and it was significantly easier to detail the connection for the cladding brackets which define the external surface. Although the raw material cost was slightly higher than for an open section, the overall solution was more cost effective, especially as it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections.
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	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single-pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes.<br/>		At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single-pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes.<br/>
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	= Construction =		= Construction =

−	The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to ~~work out~~ the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position.	+	The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to determine the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position. It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.

−	~~It was important to ensure that the complex shapes could be fabricated and installed accurately.~~ The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected.	+	The design process considered fabricating the trusses in both open section and in tube, to ensure the optimum solution was selected. The circular hollow section chosen was slightly lighter, and it was significantly easier to detail the connection for the cladding brackets which define the external surface. Although the raw material cost was slightly higher than for an open section, the overall solution was more cost effective, especially as it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections.

−	~~The circular hollow section chosen~~ was ~~slightly lighter~~, and ~~it was significantly easier~~ to ~~detail the connection for the cladding brackets, which define the external surface~~. ~~Although~~ the ~~raw material cost~~ was ~~slightly higher than for an open section~~, the ~~overall solution was more cost effective, especially~~ as ~~it allowed higher repetition and standardisation of components and connections~~.	+	Each truss was manufactured in fabricators works to ensure the correct profile was achieved, and then split into 3 pieces for transportation to site. The bulk of the fabrication was therefore carried out offsite giving benefits in terms of health and safety, transport costs, and the ability to complete as much work as possible in a quality-controlled environment.

−	~~Each truss was manufactured in fabricators works~~ to ~~ensure correct profile~~ and ~~then split~~ into ~~3 pieces for transportation to site. The bulk of~~ the ~~fabrication~~ was ~~therefore done offsite which had benefits in terms of health and safety~~, ~~transport costs, and~~ the ~~ability~~ to ~~complete as much work in a controlled environment, which helped with quality control~~.	+	At one end, the trusses are supported by the accommodation building, with connections hidden beneath its roof. The support, to the top chord only, acts as a rocker pin allowing thermal expansion and accommodating movement without locking stresses into the structure. A structural movement joint was avoided, although a clever overlap shingle joint was incorporated into the cladding to accommodate the movement at the interface between canopy and the building.

−	At one end, the trusses are supported by the accommodation building, with the connections hidden beneath its roof. The support, to the top chord only, acts as a rocker pin allowing thermal expansion and accommodating movement without locking stresses into the structure. A structural movement joint was avoided, although a clever overlap shingle joint was incorporated into the cladding to accommodate the movement at the interface between canopy and the building.	+	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single-pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes.<br/>
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−	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes ~~to add to the complexity~~.<br/>	+

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−	The completed Slough Bus Station project is an impressive feat of integrated engineering and ~~demonstrating of~~ structural excellence.	+	The completed Slough Bus Station project is an impressive feat of integrated engineering and structural excellence. It is a result of integration of engineer, architect and fabricator to create a buildable structure. The use of building information modelling (BIM) technology ensured accuracy of construction and modelling of the construction phasing allowed prediction of construction deflections.
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		+	Slough Bus Station was delivered under challenging procurement conditions, due to phasing and adjacent works, at a time when public investment was under scrutiny. Yet it was delivered on time and on budget. It demonstrates how intelligent design and development of simple solutions to resolve a complex form can deliver a building that is highly functional and aesthetic pleasing. It is a building with structural engineering to the fore
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−	~~Slough Bus Station~~ was delivered under challenging procurement conditions, due to phasing and adjacent works, at a time when public investment was under scrutiny. Yet, the considered and careful engineering input delivered a building on time and on budget. It demonstrates how intelligent design and development of simple solutions to resolve a complex form can deliver a building highly functional, not just aesthetic pleasing.	+	This article was created by [[User:Buro_Happold\|Buro Happold]].

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−	== Introduction ==	+	= Introduction =

−	Central Slough is undergoing a comprehensive ~~£400 million~~ regeneration programme. The Heart of Slough development ~~will replace~~ a number of outdated office buildings, the original bus station and a gyratory system with new commercial and civic facilities and a pedestrian friendly roadway and interchange.	+	Central Slough is undergoing a comprehensive regeneration programme. The Heart of Slough development replaces a number of outdated office buildings, the original bus station and a gyratory system with new commercial and civic facilities and a pedestrian friendly roadway and interchange.

−	The first building delivered was the new Slough Bus Station, which was opened to the public in May 2011. It aims to serve as a catalyst for further development, and links the Victorian main line train station to the town centre~~, and its~~ sleek sculptural form puts Slough firmly on the architectural map.	+	The first building delivered was the new Slough Bus Station, which was opened to the public in May 2011. It aims to serve as a catalyst for further development, and links the Victorian main line train station to the town centre. Its sleek sculptural form puts Slough firmly on the architectural map.

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	The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.		The architectural solution for the new bus station provides an uplifting, positive and memorable first and last impression of Slough.

−	The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing high quality public realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square~~. Hence~~ the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.	+	The location of the bus station is a key area in the developing, high-quality, public-realm strategy for the Heart of Slough regeneration. The site for the bus station lies on a new, key north-south pedestrian route. The scheme concept envisages the creation of a new town square, and so the structural form has to fulfil an important role as a placemaker.

−	The structures of bus accommodation building and canopy are designed to mediate between pedestrians using the new north-south route and the needs of waiting passengers. The single structural form has to enclose the waiting area, while also providing a clutter free passenger environment. Strategic column locations and arch spring points ensure separation from the bus movement area and clearance for ~~bus movements~~.	+	The structures of bus accommodation building and canopy are designed to mediate between pedestrians using the new north-south route and the needs of waiting passengers. The single structural form has to enclose the waiting area, while also providing a clutter free passenger environment. Strategic column locations and arch spring points ensure separation from the bus movement area and provide clearance for buses.

−	The design ~~will be~~ visible from the listed Railway Station on Brunel Way and the new public realm associated with the proposed new library on Wellington Street and St Ethelburt’s Church, which is also listed. ~~This visibility is~~ a key ~~driver~~ in development of the ~~structural~~ form.	+	The design is visible from the listed Railway Station on Brunel Way and the new public realm associated with the proposed new library on Wellington Street and St Ethelburt’s Church, which is also listed. Visual impact in terms of scale and relationships with surrounding areas was a key consideration in the development of the form. In particular the scheme seeks to add a quality modern building that will compliment the neighbouring listed buildings. This required a design that is light and elegant.

−	~~A consideration in the development of the form was the visual impact in terms of scale and relationships with surrounding areas. In particular the scheme seeks~~ to add a quality modern building that will compliment the neighbouring listed buildings. This design required a design that is light and elegant, in stark contrast to tne infamous form Slough Bus Station.	+	= Concept to reality =

−	~~<br/>~~	+	The architectural vision for the bus station was to create a piece of functional sculpture, which would be a landmark for the town and a feature of which its residents would be proud.

−	~~== Concept~~ to ~~Reality ==~~	+	The wave-shaped form was conceived so as to respond to the differing levels of weather protection required by passengers and buses. Extensive use of engineering modelling technologies linked the structural form to the comfort of the pedestrian and functioning of the station. This process determined the location of the columns and the setting out for where the structure envelops the waiting and ticket facilities.

−	~~The architectural vision for the bus station was~~ to ~~create~~ a ~~piece~~ of ~~functional sculpture~~, ~~which would be~~ a ~~landmark for~~	+	This structural engineering form led to a highly efficient of use of steel trusses spanning 50 metres from the accommodation block at one end, to a single point of support at the other. The long-span solution was rationalised into a pair of separate steel trusses, framed out with secondary and tertiary steel members ensuring.

−	the ~~town~~ and ~~a feature~~ of which ~~its residents would~~ be ~~proud~~.	+	The primary undulating steel trusses define the building’s elegant form. The trusses are parallel in plan and of consistent depth over their length. They vary in height above the ground resulting in an out-of-phase rippling effect. The sense of movement is enhanced by the aluminium shingles in which the structure is clad. This softly textured metallic surface changes colour with varying light conditions and also allowed the complex form to be achieved cost effectively.

−	The ~~differing wave shaped form was conceived so as to respond to~~ the ~~differing levels of weather protection required by passengers and busses, extensive use of engineering modelling technologies linked~~ the structural ~~form to~~ the ~~comfort~~ of the ~~pedestrian~~ and ~~functioning of the bus station~~. ~~This process determine the location~~ of ~~the columns,~~ and ~~the setting out for where the structure envelops the waiting and ticket facilities~~.	+	The sensual skin belies the complications involved in the structural design, with the dynamic response of the canopy to wind and differential deflection between canopies. The trusses are also designed to be extended for future expansion, giving an added complication of different load cases and structural detailing.

−	This structural engineering evolution form led to a highly efficient of steel trusses spanning 50 metres from the accommodation block at one end, to a single point of support at the other. The long span solution was rationalised into a pair of separate steel trusses, framed out with secondary and tertiary steel members ensuring a very efficient and buildable structural concept.	+	= Construction =
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−	The primary undulating steel trusses define the building’s elegant form. The trusses are parallel in plan and of consistent depth over their length, they vary in height off the ground, so the result is an out of phase rippling effect.	+
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−	The sense of movement is enhanced by the aluminium shingles in which the structure is clad. This softly textured metallic surface changes colour with the varying light conditions and allowed the complex form to be achieved in a cost effective manner.	+
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−	The sensual skin belies the complications involved in the structural design, with the dynamic response of the canopy to wind, differential deflection between canopies. Finally, the truss are also designed to be extended for future expansion, giving an added complication of completely different load cases and structural detailing to allow the new spans to be added without disrupting the existing building.	+
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	The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to work out the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position.		The design team worked with the steelwork contractor from early in the design process to work out the most efficient and practical way to get the trusses to site and fixed into position.
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	At one end, the trusses are supported by the accommodation building, with the connections hidden beneath its roof. The support, to the top chord only, acts as a rocker pin allowing thermal expansion and accommodating movement without locking stresses into the structure. A structural movement joint was avoided, although a clever overlap shingle joint was incorporated into the cladding to accommodate the movement at the interface between canopy and the building.		At one end, the trusses are supported by the accommodation building, with the connections hidden beneath its roof. The support, to the top chord only, acts as a rocker pin allowing thermal expansion and accommodating movement without locking stresses into the structure. A structural movement joint was avoided, although a clever overlap shingle joint was incorporated into the cladding to accommodate the movement at the interface between canopy and the building.

−	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide	+	At the other end, a seemingly random forest of slender columns supports each of the trusses. These were designed to act as a single pinned support at both their head and base, and were portalised in the orthogonal direction to provide lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes to add to the complexity.<br/>

−	~~lateral stability to the trusses. Some also act as rainwater downpipes to add to the complexity. <br/>~~	+	= Conclusion =
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	The completed Slough Bus Station project is an impressive feat of integrated engineering and demonstrating of structural excellence.		The completed Slough Bus Station project is an impressive feat of integrated engineering and demonstrating of structural excellence.

−	The structure demonstrates appropriate engineering and integration of engineer, architect and fabricator to create a buildable structure. The use of BIM technology ensured accuracy of	+	The structure demonstrates appropriate engineering and integration of engineer, architect and fabricator to create a buildable structure. The use of BIM technology ensured accuracy of construction and modelling of the construction phasing allowed prediction of construction deflections.
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−	construction and modelling of the construction phasing allowed prediction of construction deflections.	+

	Slough Bus Station was delivered under challenging procurement conditions, due to phasing and adjacent works, at a time when public investment was under scrutiny. Yet, the considered and careful engineering input delivered a building on time and on budget. It demonstrates how intelligent design and development of simple solutions to resolve a complex form can deliver a building highly functional, not just aesthetic pleasing.		Slough Bus Station was delivered under challenging procurement conditions, due to phasing and adjacent works, at a time when public investment was under scrutiny. Yet, the considered and careful engineering input delivered a building on time and on budget. It demonstrates how intelligent design and development of simple solutions to resolve a complex form can deliver a building highly functional, not just aesthetic pleasing.