AS/NZS 1170.0:2002

Structural design actions - Part 0: General principles

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Provides the procedure for structural design. It includes design procedures, reference to design actions (other parts of the series), combinations of actions, detailing for robustness, methods of analysis and methods for confirmation of a limit states design. It also covers the use of special studies and experimental testing and, for New Zealand, criteria for selection of annual probability of exceedance. Information is given in appendices on selection of serviceability criteria.

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Amendment history

Supersedes

NZS 4203:1992 Volumes 1 & 2 as of 05/02/2010

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 03/06/2002

Pages: 40

Committee: BD/06

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Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

ISO 2394:1998
AS 1170.4

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Traffic control devices manual - Part 1 - General requirements for traffic signs

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 7.2.3

Citation Context:
All overhead sign supports located within the clear zone must be specifically designed to Australian/New Zealand Standard 1170 Structural design action (AS/NZS 1170:2002) and be shielded behind an appropriately designed safety barrier.

Building (Designation Of Building Work Licence Classes) Order 2007 (Revoked)

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: 3 Interpretation, Schedule Part 1

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 means the Joint Australian and New Zealand standard on Structural design actions - General Principles. A category 3 building is a building that is neither … but that is all or any of the following: (1)a building whose importance level (determined in accordance with table 3.2 (importance levels for building types - New Zealand structures) of AS/NZS 1170.0:2

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 2.1(iii)

Citation Context:
If it is found that roof loading is required, then the designer shall introduce additional loads as prescribed by AS/NZS 1170.1 with additional load combinations as per AS/NZS 1170.0.

Code Of Practice For The Management Of Existing Stationary Container Systems Up To 60,000 Litres Capacity

Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: Appendix 3, Clause 1.4(3)

Citation Context:
An engineer experienced in the design of reinforced plastic tanks must undertake calculations substantiating the design of the tank, using the appropriate sections of NZS 3106: 1986 Code of practice for concrete structures for the storage of liquids, to determine the dynamic liquid loads; NZS 4203: 1992 Code of practice for general structural design and design loadings for buildings (or AS/NZS 1170, and NZS 4219: 1983 Specification for seismic resistance of engineering systems in buildings.

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Interpretation

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1170.0 means the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Structural design actions – Part 0: General principles

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 6.13.3 Falsework design

Citation Context:
In determining what information to consult and how to approach falsework design, no single document provides all the answers. Sources of information for scaffolders, chartered and design engineers include: …AS/NZS 1170 parts 0 - 3 and NZS 1170.5; ...

Guide to tolerances, materials and workmanship in new residential construction 2015

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: 2. Flooring

Citation Context:
Springiness is acceptable provided that, unless otherwise specified, floors are built to the criteria in AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 – Structural design actions – Part 0: General principles or ...

Scaffolds with screening or containment sheeting

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Temporary roofs

Citation Context:
Information on environmental loadings can be found in AS/NZS1576.1: Scaffolding - General requirements and AS/NZS1170.0: Structural Design Actions – General Principles.

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 1.4

Citation Context:
AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 means the standard Structural design actions – Part 0: General principles

Building Code Compliance Document B1

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: AS1, VM1, VM4

Scaffolds with screening or containment sheeting

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Current Standards

Citation Context:
Structural Design Actions – General Principles. AS/NZS1170.0

Traffic control devices manual - Part 3 - Advertising signs

Ministry: New Zealand Transport Agency
Section: 5.6

Citation Context:
The RSMA Compliance standard for traffic signs 2008 provides guidance and specifications for the design of frangible supports including reference to: specific designs to Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard 1170 Structural Design Actions Set (AS/NZS1170)

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 1.2.1.1

Citation Context:
Relevant standards are those related to… …This includes but is not limited to the following: ...AS/NZS 1170.0 Structural design actions - General principles...

Safe work with precast concrete

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 6.0

Citation Context:
Listed as a relevant standard

Safe work with precast concrete

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 9.4

Citation Context:
The design of storage and transport frames should meet standards outlined in:... ...AS/NZS 1170 series: New Zealand structural design actions standard series... ...Storage racks, frames and supports should be designed for the shape, size and weight of the precast concrete element, and to resist the loads and forces applied to them. Design should consider wind zones and ground conditions, and refer to the latest version of the following standards:... ...New Zealand structural design actions standard (AS/NZS 1170)

Building Code Compliance Document G12

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: AS2

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 7(8)

Citation Context:
A relevant PCBU must ensure that a tank that is designed to carry loads on its roof incorporates additional loads as prescribed by AS/NZS 1170.1 with additional load combinations as prescribed by AS/NZS 1170.0.

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 9(1)

Citation Context:
A relevant PCBU must ensure that, as specified in AS/NZS 1170.0, the ultimate limit state design load case combinations to be examined must include (without limitation)...

Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances—Above Ground Rotationally-Moulded Polyethylene Stationary Tanks) Safe Work Instrument 2017

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 10(1)

Citation Context:
A relevant PCBU must ensure that the stability of a tank against overturning and sliding caused by transient wind or earthquake loads is addressed in accordance with section 7.2.1 of AS/NZS1170.0, using a suitable method.

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 2.3

Citation Context:
As specified in AS/NZS 1170.0, the ultimate limit state design load case combinations to be examined shall be (but not limited to) the following... ...Should this not be the case then the load factor should be increased to 1.5 (refer Clause 4.2.3 of AS/NZS1170.0).

HSNOCOP 61 Rotationally Moulded Polyethylene Storage Tanks for Non Flammable Hazardous Substances - Revoked

Ministry: Association of Rotational Moulders Australasia Inc
Section: 2.4

Citation Context:
Stability of the structure shall be maintained in accordance with Section 7.2.1 of AS/NZS1170.0 via either (but not limited to) one of the following methods...

Building Code Compliance Document C

Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: AS1

Best Practice Guideline For Scaffolding In New Zealand

Ministry: Scaffolding and Rigging New Zealand
Section: 1.2.2.1 Load combinations

Citation Context:
Load combinations for strength limit states should be in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.0 and its supplements, except that dead and live load combinations need to be as follows...

Scaffolds with screening or containment sheeting

Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: Design requirements

Citation Context:
Information on environmental loadings can be found in AS/NZS1576.1: Scaffolding - General requirements and AS/NZS1170.0: Structural Design Actions – General Principles.

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