Structural use of timber. Code of practice for trussed rafter roofs (AMD Corrigendum 16541) (AMD Corrigendum 16972) (Withdrawn)

BS 5268-3:2006

British Standards Institution
Structural use of timber. Code of practice for trussed rafter roofs (AMD Corrigendum 16541) (AMD Corrigendum 16972) (Withdrawn) Download document

Document Status

Withdrawn

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Provides guidance on structural analysis methods, engineering design criteria and design by testing. Performance requirements for roof bracing are given, together with standard bracing arrangements for domestic scale roofs. Production requirements are also given for truss manufacture, along with guidance on their handling, storage and erection. Also details maximum spans for two common truss configurations for a range of member sizes and roof pitches, based on extensive tests.

History

Superseded by BS EN 1995-1-1:2004. Supersedes BS 5268-3:1998. Amendment 16541 is Corrigendum No.1 dated July 2006. Amendment 16972 is Corrigendum No.2 dated February 2007, which corrects an equation on page 20.

ISBN

0580473406

Subjects

  • Trussed rafters
  • Roofs
  • Pitched roofs
  • Building structure

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With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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