Background to sans 10160: basis of structural design and actions for buildings and industrial structures
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2009
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Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Draft South African Loading Code SANS 10160 Basis for structural design and actions for
buildings and industrial structures represents a substantial revision of the present Standard SABS
0160:1989 (Amended 1993). Proper substantiation of the changes and additions is therefore
required. The Background Report captures the main sources of reference, assessments, decisions
and motivations applied in the formulation of SANS 10160.
The background information should primarily be considered when SANS 10160 is evaluated for
acceptance into design practice as a South African National Standard. It should also serve as the
point of departure for the inevitable future revision and updating of SANS 10160. The Background
Report is not intended to serve as a commentary on the future use of SANS 10160 in design practice.
However, the information reported here should provide additional understanding as a complementary
source in cases where critical consideration of design implications is required.
A high degree of harmonisation of SANS 10160 with Eurocode is achieved. Consistency between
SANS 10160 and Eurocode is clearly presented and motivated in the Background Report.
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CITATION: Retief, J.V. & Dunaiski, P.E. 2009. Background to SANS 10160: Basis of Structural design and Actions for Buidings and Industrial Structure. Stellenbosch: AFRICAN SUNMeDIA. doi:10.18820/9781920338176.
The original publication is available from AFRICAN SUNMeDIA - www.sun-e-shop.co.za
The original publication is available from AFRICAN SUNMeDIA - www.sun-e-shop.co.za
Keywords
Structural engineering -- Standards -- South Africa, Buildings -- Standards -- South Africa, Standards, Engineering -- South Africa
Citation
Retief, J.V. & Dunaiski, P.E. 2009. Background to SANS 10160: Basis of Structural design and Actions for Buidings and Industrial Structure. Stellenbosch: AFRICAN SUNMeDIA. doi:10.18820/9781920338176.