Specifies the loads and load combinations to be applied to the various components (e.g. studs, joists, etc.) of a metal frame for a domestic building up to two storeys in height and a roof pitch of up to 35 degrees. Requirements are also specified for the dynamic performance of floors.
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About this publication
PREFACE
1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.4 NOTATION
2 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS—LIMIT STATE DESIGN
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 LIMITATIONS
2.3 LOAD REDISTRIBUTION
2.4 ROOF SYSTEMS
2.4.1 Roofing battens
2.4.2 Ceiling battens
2.4.3 Roof trusses or rafters
2.5 WALL SYSTEMS
2.5.1 Studs in load-bearing walls
2.5.1.1 Single-storey or upper-storey studs
2.5.1.2 Lower-storey studs
2.5.1.3 Studs at the side of openings
2.5.2 Top wall plates in load-bearing walls
2.5.2.1 Single-storey or upper-storey top wall plates
2.5.2.2 Lower-storey top wall plates
2.5.2.3 Top wall plates with studs located directly under trusses or floor joists
2.5.3 Lintels in load-bearing walls
2.5.3.1 Single-storey or upper-storey lintels
2.5.3.2 Lower-storey lintels
2.6 FLOOR SYSTEMS
2.6.1 General
2.6.2 Floor joists
2.6.3 Bearers under load-bearing walls
2.6.3.1 Single-storey or upper-storey bearers
2.6.3.2 Lower-storey bearers
2.6.4 Bearers not under load-bearing walls
2.6.5 Bearers or joists supporting a balcony
2.7 BRACING SYSTEMS
2.7.1 Permanent bracing systems
2.7.2 Wall bracing
3 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS—PERMISSIBLE STRESS DESIGN
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 LIMITATIONS
3.3 LOAD REDISTRIBUTION
3.4 ROOF SYSTEMS
3.4.1 Roofing battens
3.4.2 Ceiling battens
3.4.3 Roof trusses or rafters
3.5 WALL SYSTEMS
3.5.1 Studs in load-bearing walls
3.5.1.1 Single-storey or upper-storey studs
3.5.1.2 Lower-storey studs
3.5.1.3 Studs at the side of openings
3.5.2 Top wall plates in load-bearing walls
3.5.2.1 Single-storey or upper-storey top wall plates
3.5.2.2 Lower-storey top wall plates
3.5.2.3 Top wall plates with studs located directly under trusses or floor joists
3.5.3 Lintels in load-bearing walls
3.5.3.1 Single-storey or upper-storey lintels
3.5.3.2 Lower-storey lintels
3.6 FLOOR SYSTEMS
3.6.1 General
3.6.2 Floor joists
3.6.3 Bearers under load-bearing walls
3.6.3.1 Single-storey or upper-storey bearers
3.6.3.2 Lower-storey bearers
3.6.4 Bearers not under load-bearing walls
3.6.5 Bearers or joists supporting a balcony
3.7 BRACING SYSTEMS
3.7.1 Permanent bracing systems
3.7.2 Wall bracing
4 SERVICEABILITY REQUIREMENTS
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 ROOF SYSTEMS
4.2.1 Roof battens
4.2.2 Ceiling battens
4.2.3 Roof trusses and rafters
4.3 WALL SYSTEMS
4.3.1 Studs
4.3.2 Load-bearing top plates in single storey or upper storey
4.3.3 Load-bearing top plates in lower storey
4.3.4 Lintels in single storey or upper storey
4.3.5 Lintels in lower storey
4.4 FLOOR SYSTEMS
4.4.1 General
4.4.2 Static serviceability requirements
4.4.2.1 Floor joists
4.4.2.2 Bearers
4.4.2.3 Bearers or joists supporting a balcony
4.4.3 Dynamic serviceability requirements
4.4.3.1 Limitations
4.4.3.2 Floor response
5 DESIGN VERIFICATION
5.1 VERIFICATION OF DESIGN
5.2 LOAD TESTING OF STEEL-FRAMED STRUCTURES
5.2.1 General
5.2.2 Test specimens
5.2.3 Test loads
5.2.4 Test requirements
5.2.5 Cyclone areas
5.2.6 Criteria for acceptance
5.2.7 Acceptance of production units
APPENDIX A
A2 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS—LIMIT STATE DESIGN/PERMISSIBLE STRESS DESIGN
