BS 5268-6.1:1996
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Structural use of timber Code of practice for timber frame walls - Dwellings not exceeding seven storeys
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24-11-2009
English
30-11-2007
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Foreword
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 References
1.3 Definitions
Section 2. Materials
2.1 General
2.2 Species of timber
2.3 Sheathing materials
2.4 Gypsum plasterboard
2.5 Adhesives
2.6 Fasteners
2.7 Masonry
Section 3. Loading
3.1 General
3.2 Wind loading
Section 4. Design of timber frame walls
4.1 Assessment of structural adequacy
4.2 Permissible stresses
4.3 Composite action with other materials
4.4 Stability
4.5 Horizontal diaphragms
4.6 Design of wall studs
4.7 Racking resistance
4.8 Assessment method for determining the basic
racking resistance of certain material
combinations
4.9 Modification factors for wall height, length,
openings, vertical load and interaction
4.10 Contribution of masonry veneer to racking
resistance
4.11 Racking resistance for walls braced by other
than sheet materials
4.12 Joints
4.13 Other design considerations
Section 5. Load testing
5.1 General
5.2 Testing authority
5.3 Information required
5.4 Materials
5.5 Manufacture
5.6 Test conditions
5.7 Criteria for selection of test loads
5.8 Test method
5.9 Determination of basic test racking
resistance values
5.10 Determination of design values
5.11 Use of test panels
Section 6. Workmanship
6.1 Fabrication
6.2 Handling and erection
Annex B (normative) - User categories for the selection and
application of timber framed wall ties
List of references
This standard has been updated to take account of experience with this type of construction and the issue of relevant European standards. The scope has been extended from 3 storeys to 4 storeys.
| Committee |
B/525/5
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5268-6.1(1988) & 94/105417 DC. (07/2005) Supersedes 06/30153850 DC. (03/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
40
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| BS 5268-2:2002 | Structural use of timber Code of practice for permissible stress design, materials and workmanship |
| BS EN 622-3:2004 | Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for medium boards |
| BS EN 622-2:2004 | Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for hardboards |
| BS 6399-3(1988) : 1988 | LOADING FOR BUILDINGS - PART 3: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR IMPOSED ROOF LOADS |
| BS DD140-2(1987) : 1987 | WALL TIES - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESIGN OF WALL TIES |
| BS EN 520 : 2004 | GYPSUM PLASTERBOARDS - DEFINITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS |
| BS 5628-2:2005 | CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF MASONRY - PART 2: STRUCTURAL USE OF REINFORCED AND PRESTRESSED MASONRY |
| BS 5268-4.1:1978 | STRUCTURAL USE OF TIMBER - PART 4: FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER STRUCTURES - SECTION 4.1: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CALCULATING FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER MEMBERS |
| BS 5268-4.2(1990) : 1990 | STRUCTURAL USE OF TIMBER - FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER STRUCTURES - RECOMMENDATION FOR CALCULATING FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER STUD WALLS AND JOISTED FLOOR CONSTRUCTIONS |
| BS EN 312-7:1997 | Particleboards. Specifications Requirements for heavy-duty load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions |
| BS EN 622-4:2009 | Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for softboards |
| BS EN 300:2006 | Oriented strand boards (OSB). Definitions, classification and specifications |
| BS 4729(2005) : 2005 | CLAY BRICKS OF SPECIAL SHAPES AND SIZES - RECOMMENDATIONS |
| BS EN 594:2011 | Timber structures. Test methods. Racking strength and stiffness of timber frame wall panels |
| BS EN 634-2:2007 | Cement-bonded particleboards. Specifications Requirements for OPC bonded particleboards for use in dry, humid and external conditions |
| BS EN 385:2001 | Finger jointed structural timber. Performance requirements and minimum production requirements |
| BS EN 312-5:1997 | Particleboards. Specifications Requirements for load-bearing boards for use in humid conditions |
| BS 6399-1:1996 | LOADING FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DEAD AND IMPOSED LOADS |
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