PD 6697:2010
Design recommendations for masonry structures to BS EN 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2
What is it?
PD 6697 2010 provides background information to parts one and two of BS EN 1996 Design of Masonry Structure. The document can be used in the UK only as a supporting document to the recommendations outlined in BS EN 1996 on: reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures; and design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry. PD 6697 2010 does not include details of components for seismic design.
How does it work?
PD 6697 2010 contains information from the withdrawn standards BS 5628-1, BS 5628-2, BS 5628-3 and BS 5977-2. The document can be used to support the implementation of BS EN 1996 and also provides guidance on BS EN 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2. PD 6697 2010 provides further details on symbols, materials and components, as well we design recommendations, how to assess structure load and best practice for working on site.
Who should buy it?
- Those using the BS EN 1996 Design of Masonry Structure series
- Those who want to implement the BS EN 1996 standard.
Contents of PD 6697:
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Scope
- Normative references
- Terms and definitions
- Symbols
- Materials and components
- Design
- Lintels: method of assessment of load
- Work on site
- Bibliography
- List of figures
- List of tables
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