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  • BS 5268-6.1:1996

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    Structural use of timber Code of practice for timber frame walls - Dwellings not exceeding seven storeys

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  24-11-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-11-2007

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Section 1. General
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 References
    1.3 Definitions
    Section 2. Materials
    2.1 General
    2.2 Species of timber
    2.3 Sheathing materials
    2.4 Gypsum plasterboard
    2.5 Adhesives
    2.6 Fasteners
    2.7 Masonry
    Section 3. Loading
    3.1 General
    3.2 Wind loading
    Section 4. Design of timber frame walls
    4.1 Assessment of structural adequacy
    4.2 Permissible stresses
    4.3 Composite action with other materials
    4.4 Stability
    4.5 Horizontal diaphragms
    4.6 Design of wall studs
    4.7 Racking resistance
    4.8 Assessment method for determining the basic
            racking resistance of certain material
            combinations
    4.9 Modification factors for wall height, length,
            openings, vertical load and interaction
    4.10 Contribution of masonry veneer to racking
            resistance
    4.11 Racking resistance for walls braced by other
            than sheet materials
    4.12 Joints
    4.13 Other design considerations
    Section 5. Load testing
    5.1 General
    5.2 Testing authority
    5.3 Information required
    5.4 Materials
    5.5 Manufacture
    5.6 Test conditions
    5.7 Criteria for selection of test loads
    5.8 Test method
    5.9 Determination of basic test racking
            resistance values
    5.10 Determination of design values
    5.11 Use of test panels
    Section 6. Workmanship
    6.1 Fabrication
    6.2 Handling and erection
    Annex B (normative) - User categories for the selection and
                          application of timber framed wall ties
    List of references

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    This standard has been updated to take account of experience with this type of construction and the issue of relevant European standards. The scope has been extended from 3 storeys to 4 storeys.

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    Committee B/525/5
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5268-6.1(1988) & 94/105417 DC. (07/2005) Supersedes 06/30153850 DC. (03/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5268-2:2002 STRUCTURAL USE OF TIMBER - PART 2: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR PERMISSIBLE STRESS DESIGN, MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS EN 622-3:2004 Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for medium boards
    BS EN 622-2:2004 Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for hardboards
    BS 6399-3(1988) : 1988 LOADING FOR BUILDINGS - PART 3: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR IMPOSED ROOF LOADS
    BS DD140-2(1987) : 1987 WALL TIES - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESIGN OF WALL TIES
    BS EN 520 : 2004 GYPSUM PLASTERBOARDS - DEFINITIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    BS 5628-2:2005 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE USE OF MASONRY - PART 2: STRUCTURAL USE OF REINFORCED AND PRESTRESSED MASONRY
    BS 5268-4.1(1978) : 1978 STRUCTURAL USE OF TIMBER - PART 4: FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER STRUCTURES - SECTION 4.1: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CALCULATING FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER MEMBERS
    BS 5268-4.2(1990) : 1990 STRUCTURAL USE OF TIMBER - FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER STRUCTURES - RECOMMENDATION FOR CALCULATING FIRE RESISTANCE OF TIMBER STUD WALLS AND JOISTED FLOOR CONSTRUCTIONS
    BS EN 312-7:1997 PARTICLEBOARDS - SPECIFICATIONS - REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAVY-DUTY LOAD-BEARING BOARDS FOR USE IN HUMID CONDITIONS
    BS EN 622-4:2009 Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for softboards
    BS EN 300:2006 Oriented strand boards (OSB). Definitions, classification and specifications
    BS 4729(2005) : 2005 CLAY BRICKS OF SPECIAL SHAPES AND SIZES - RECOMMENDATIONS
    BS EN 594:2011 Timber structures. Test methods. Racking strength and stiffness of timber frame wall panels
    BS EN 634-2:2007 Cement-bonded particleboards. Specifications Requirements for OPC bonded particleboards for use in dry, humid and external conditions
    BS EN 385:2001 FINGER JOINTED STRUCTURAL TIMBER - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS
    BS EN 312-5:1997 PARTICLEBOARDS - SPECIFICATIONS - REQUIREMENTS FOR LOADBEARING BOARDS FOR USE IN HUMID CONDITIONS
    BS 6399-1:1996 LOADING FOR BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DEAD AND IMPOSED LOADS
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