ISO 3010:2017 PDF Download

ISO 3010:2017 is a standard that provides bases for the design of structures with regards to seismic actions. It covers both the superstructure and foundation of structures. However, it is important to note that this standard is not applicable to certain structures like bridges, dams, geotechnical works, and tunnels, although some of its principles can still be referred to for their seismic design. Additionally, it is not applicable to nuclear power plants as they have separate international standards.

In regions where the seismic hazard is low, alternative methods of design for structural integrity can be used instead of methods based on seismic actions. It is important to clarify that ISO 3010:2017 is not a legally binding and enforceable code. Rather, it serves as a source document that can be utilized by competent authorities responsible for issuing structural design regulations when developing codes of practice.

The standard can be applied to new engineered structures, but its principles can also be used to develop appropriate prescriptive rules for non-engineered structures. Furthermore, the principles of ISO 3010:2017 can be applied to evaluate seismic actions on existing structures. The term "other structures" refers to self-supporting structures, other than buildings, that carry gravity loads and are required to resist seismic actions. Examples of such structures include trussed towers, pipe racks, liquid storage tanks, chimneys, and various structures found in chemical plants, mines, power plants, harbors, amusement parks, and civil infrastructure facilities.

It is important to account for various factors, including the seismicity of the region, types of construction, and traditional practices when determining the level of seismic hazard considered low. Methods of design for structural integrity include nominal design horizontal forces, such as equivalent static loading derived from a simplified equivalent static analysis, which provide a measure of protection against seismic actions.