Recommendations for the design of masonry structures to BS EN 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2
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What is it? PD 6697 provides background information to parts one and two of BS EN 1996 Design of Masonry Structure . The document can be used in the UK only as a supporting document to the recommendations outlined in BS EN 1996 on: reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures; design considerations, selection of materials, and execution of masonry. PD 6697 does not include details of components for seismic design. How does it work? PD 6697 2010 contains information from the withdrawn standards BS 5628-1, BS 5628-2, BS 5628-3, and BS 5977-2. The document can be used to support the implementation of BS EN 1996 and also provides guidance on BS EN 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2. PD 6697 2010 provides further details on symbols, materials, and components, as well we design recommendations, how to assess structure load, and best practices for working on site. Who should buy it?
Those using the BS EN 1996 Design of Masonry Structure series Those who want to implement the BS EN 1996 standard.
Contents of PD 6697:
Foreword Introduction Scope Normative references Terms and definitions Symbols Materials and components Design Lintels: method of assessment of load Work on site Bibliography List of figures List of tables
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