❌ “My software does all this automatically.” ✅ No software can interpret tie forces and notional removal logic—engineering judgement is required.
With the rise of BIM and parametric design, CIRIA’s methodology is increasingly being automated. Some engineering firms now script notional removal checks into their analysis software. However, the —why a building is robust—still comes from the principles in C577. ciria c577
CIRIA C577: The Essential Guide to Structural Robustness for Builders and Engineers ❌ “My software does all this automatically