NZS 1170.5 Supplement 1:2004 PDF Download

The NZS 1170.5 Supplement 1:2004 standard serves as a supporting document for the main standard NZS 1170.5:2004. This supplementary document provides a detailed background to the various provisions outlined in the main standard and offers guidance on how to meet the intent of the standard. It also highlights any differences between this edition and previous editions of the standard.

The purpose of the commentary is to assist engineers and designers in understanding and implementing the requirements of NZS 1170.5:2004. It offers insights into the reasoning and technical basis behind the provisions and suggests approaches that can be taken to meet the standard's requirements. The commentary also includes references for further reading, allowing users to delve deeper into specific aspects of earthquake action design in New Zealand.