AS 3600:2009 PDF Download

AS 3600:2009 is a standard that provides minimum requirements for the design and construction of concrete structures and members that contain reinforcing steel or tendons. It also includes requirements for plain concrete pedestals and footings. The standard applies to structures and members with concrete that has a characteristic compressive strength ranging from 20 MPa to 100 MPa, and a saturated surface-dry density ranging from 1800 kg/m3 to 2800 kg/m3. It also specifies the use of reinforcing steel of Ductility Class N in accordance with AS/NZS 4671 and prestressing tendons complying with AS/NZS 4672.1 and tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4672.2.

It is important for the design of structures and members to be carried out by or under the supervision of suitably experienced and competent individuals. The standard provides general principles of concrete design and construction that can be applied to structures other than buildings and to materials beyond the specified limits. However, it does not apply to the design of mass concrete structures.

It is also noted that the standard does not override the design requirements and material specifications set out in other Australian Standards that are specific to certain types of structures, such as concrete residential slabs and footings, and swimming pools. For the design of maritime structures, reference should be made to AS 4997.