Structural use of timber. Code of practice for permissible stress design, materials and workmanship (incorporating Amendment No.1) (Withdrawn)

BS 5268-2:2002

British Standards Institution
Structural use of timber. Code of practice for permissible stress design, materials and workmanship (incorporating Amendment No.1) (Withdrawn) Download document

Document Status

Withdrawn

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

Guidance and recommendations are given for structural use of timber in load-bearing members. Subjects covered include a method of test, design criteria, information on quality and grade stresses, workmanship and treatments which can be applied.

History

Superseded by BS EN 1995-1-1:2004. Supersedes BS 5268-2:1996. This standard incorporates some of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) standards on materials to ease the specification and supply of materials during the period of coexistence of BS 5268 and Eurocode 5. Amendment No.1 dated December 2007.

ISBN

9780580608162

Subjects

  • Building systems/frame
  • Timber building systems/frame
  • 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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