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Design Codes and General Design Guidance

Design Codes and General Design Guidance

Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 71
ISBN13: 9781522521990|ISBN10: 1522521992|EISBN13: 9781522522003
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch006
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Robert Beale and João André. "Design Codes and General Design Guidance." Design Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures, IGI Global, 2017, pp.328-398. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch006

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R. Beale & J. André (2017). Design Codes and General Design Guidance. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch006

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Robert Beale and João André. "Design Codes and General Design Guidance." In Design Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch006

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Abstract

The philosophies behind design codes with particular reference to the use of modern limit state design are presented in this chapter. Comments are made on the design life of temporary structures which vary considerably between different countries. Design codes of the USA, Europe and Australia/New Zealand for temporary structures are compared with particular reference to the loads combinations and the partial factors applied. It is noted that whilst the European design codes do not specify how construction, use and disassembly of the temporary structures are to be executed the USA code for scaffolding includes such specification. The Hong Kong code for bamboo scaffolds is described showing the similarities and differences between bamboo and metal scaffolds. The chapter concludes with design examples for selected temporary structures based on design codes.

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