PD 6698:2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Assessing the need for seismic design
   of structures within the UK
4 Seismic hazard in the UK
5 Limit states and choice of associated design
   ground motions in the UK
6 Choice of response spectrum
7 Additional advice specific to BS EN 1998-1: General
   rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings
8 Additional advice specific to BS EN 1998-2: Bridges
9 Additional advice specific to BS EN 1998-4: Silos,
   tanks and pipelines
10 Additional advice specific to BS EN 1998-5: Foundations,
   retaining structures and geotechnical considerations -
   Assessment of liquefaction
11 Additional advice specific to BS EN 1998-6: Towers,
   masts and chimneys
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - List of clauses subject to National
        Choice in BS EN 1998-1, BS EN 1998-2, BS EN 1998-4,
        BS EN 1998-5 and BS EN 1998-6, with cross-references
        to relevant (sub)clauses of PD 6698
Bibliography

Gives non-contradictory complementary information for use in the UK with BS EN 1998-1:2004, BS EN 1998-2:2005, BS EN 1998-4:2006, BS EN 1998-5:2004 and BS EN 1998-6:2005, and their UK National Annexes.

This Published Document provides non‑contradictory complementary information for use in the UK with BS EN 1998‑1:2004, BS EN 1998‑2:2005, BS EN 1998‑4:2006, BS EN 1998‑5:2004 and BS EN 1998‑6:2005, and their UK National Annexes.

This Published Document gives background information and some additional guidance on the clauses subject to National Choice in these parts of BS EN 1998.

This document only covers the United Kingdom and does not consider conditions applicable to British Overseas Territories, where seismological and other aspects might be very different. It is restricted to considerations for the design of new structures within the scope of BS EN 1998‑1, BS EN 1998‑2, BS EN 1998‑4, BS EN 1998‑5 and BS EN 1998‑6 to resist seismic actions.