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    Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures Simplified calculation methods for unreinforced masonry structures

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  24-11-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-2010

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1. P The scope of Eurocode 6 for Masonry Structures as given in 1.1.1 of EN 1996-1-1:2005 applies also to this EN 1996-3.

      NOTE: Eurocode 6 deals only with the requirements for resistance, serviceability and durability of structures. Other requirements are not considered. Eurocode 6 does not cover the special requirements of seismic design.

    2. P EN 1996-3 provides simplified calculation methods to facilitate the design of the following unreinforced masonry walls, subject to certain conditions of application:

      • walls subjected to vertical loading and wind loading;

      • walls subjected to concentrated loads;

      • shear walls;

      • basement walls subjected to lateral earth pressure and vertical loads;

      • walls subjected to lateral loads but not subjected to vertical loads.

    3. P The rules given in EN 1996-3 are consistent with those given in EN 1996-1-1, but are more conservative in respect of the conditions and limitations of their use.

    4. For those types of masonry structure or parts of structures not covered by (1), the design shall be based on EN 1996-1-1.

    5. This EN 1996-3 applies only to those masonry structures, or parts thereof, that are described in EN 1996-1-1 and EN 1996-2.

    6. The simplified calculation methods given in this EN 1996-3 do not cover the design for accidental situations.

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    Committee B/525/6
    Development Note Supersedes DD ENV 1996-3. (03/2006) National Annex of this document is also available. See BS EN 1996-3 NA. (06/2007) Also available as part of BS KIT 210. (08/2010) Together with BS EN 1996-1-1, BS EN 1996-2 and BS PD6697(2010), it supersedes BS 5628-1(2005) and BS 5628-2(2005). Together with BS EN 1996-1-2, BS EN 1996-2 and BS PD6697(2010), it supersedes BS 5628-3(2005). (11/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
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    BS 8002:2015 Code of practice for earth retaining structures
    07/30163355 DC : 0 BS 1991-1-6 - UK NATIONAL ANNEX TO EUROCODE 1 - ACTIONS ON STRUCTURES - PART 1-6: GENERAL ACTIONS - ACTIONS DURING EXECUTION
    10/30168896 DC : 0 PD 6697 - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF MASONRY STRUCTURES TO BS EN 1996-1-1 AND BS EN 1996-2
    BS 8103-2:2013 Structural design of low-rise buildings Code of practice for masonry walls for housing
    13/30262014 DC : 0 BS 8103-2 - STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF LOW RISE BUILDINGS - PART 2: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR MASONRY WALLS FOR HOUSING
    PD 6697:2010 Recommendations for the design of masonry structures to BS EN 1996-1-1 and BS EN 1996-2

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