Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
PD
Abstract
Provides background information and additional guidance for the clauses open to national choice in certain parts of BS EN 1998.
History
This publication is not to be regarded as a British Standard.
Came into effect 31 July 2009.
This background paper gives non-contradictory complementary information for use in the UK with parts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 of BS EN 1998.
ISBN
9780580613463
Subjects
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Special subject areas
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Environmental issues/energy
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Earthquake resistant structures
Publisher History
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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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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