AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 PDF Download

AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 is a standard that outlines the general principles and procedures for the structural design of buildings or structures in limit states format. The standard covers various aspects of the design process, including limit states design, actions, combinations of actions, methods of analysis, robustness, and confirmation of design.

The standard is applicable to the design of whole buildings or structures, as well as their individual elements. It specifies procedures and criteria for the following actions: permanent action (dead load), imposed action (live load), wind, snow, earthquake, liquid pressure, groundwater, rainwater ponding, and earth pressure. It is important to note that any actions not covered by the standard should be the subject of special studies.

The standard provides guidance on carrying out special studies and testing when necessary to determine design information or confirm a design. It also highlights the importance of considering all likely actions in the design process. Additional information on other actions, such as movement effects, construction loads, and accidental actions, can be found in the Commentary section of the standard.

Guidance on criteria for serviceability, particularly for importance level 2 buildings, is provided in Appendix C. However, structures of special importance or those requiring more stringent criteria may need to tighten the stated criteria.