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NZS 3404 Parts 1 and 2:1997
Steel Structures Standard
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Part 1 sets out minimum requirements for the design, fabrication, erection and modification of steelwork in structures in accordance with the limit state design method or in accordance with the alternative design method. Part 2 provides background material to the requirements of Part 1. Gives the origin of certain requirements, departures from previous practice, and explains the application of certain clauses.
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Supersedes
- NZS 3404.1:1992 as of 30/06/1997
- NZS 3404.2:1992 as of 30/06/1997
References
This document may make references to other documents. All referenced documents are displayed below.
Standards NZ References:
- AS/NZS 1554.1:1995
Structural steel welding - Welding of steel structures - AS/NZS 4600:1996
Cold-formed steel structures - NZS 4332:1997
Non-domestic passenger and goods lifts - NZS 4711:1984
Qualification tests for metal-arc welders - NZS 3109:1997
Concrete construction - AS/NZS 1252:1996
High-strength steel bolts with associated nuts and washers for structural engineering - AS/NZS 2717.1:1996
Welding - Electrodes - Gas metal arc - Ferritic steel electrodes - AS/NZS 3679.2:1996
Structural steel - Welded I sections - AS/NZS 1554.5:1995
Structural steel welding - Welding of steel structures subject to high levels of fatigue loading - AS/NZS 2312:2002
Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings - NZS/AS 1657:1992
Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders. Design, construction and installation - NZS 3104:1991
Specification for concrete production - High grade and special grade - NZS 1170.5:2004
Structural design actions - Part 5: Earthquake actions - New Zealand - AS/NZS 3679.1:1996
Structural steel - Hot-rolled bars and sections - AS/NZS 1554.4:1995
Structural steel welding - Welding of high strength quenched and tempered steels - AS/NZS 1873.4:1994
Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Fasteners - AS/NZS 1873.3:1994
Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Charges - AS/NZS 1873.1:1994
Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Selection, operation and maintenance - NZS 3101 PARTS 1 AND 2:1995
Concrete structures standard - The design of concrete structures - AS/NZS 1553.1:1995
Covered electrodes for welding - Low carbon steel electrodes for manual metal-arc welding of carbon steels and carbon-manganese steels - AS/NZS 1873.2:1994
Powder-actuated (PA) hand-held fastening tools - Design and construction - NZS 3104:2003
Specification for concrete production - AS/NZS 4671:2001
Steel reinforcing materials
Overseas Standards References:
- AS 2203
- BS EN 10025 Parts 1 to 6
- BS EN 10210
- BS 476
- AS 1559
- BS 7668
- AS 1858.1
- PD6493:1991
- AS 4100
- ISO 2566
- AS 1110
- AS 1594
- AS 1275
- BS EN 10219
- AS 1112
- AS 1111
- BS EN 1993-1-3
- AS 1544
- JIS G 3132
- BS 4848
- AS 2205.2.1
- AS 2074
- BS 4
- AS 2670
- BS EN 10029
- ASTM A514
- AS 1554.2
- JIS G 3106
- JIS G 3141
- JIS G 3101
- BS EN 1994-1-1
- JIS G 3192
- BS 5500
- JIS G 3193
- AS 2382
- AS 1101.3
- ASTM A108
- AS 1210
- AS 1170 Set
- AS 1443
- JIS G3136
- BS EN 10002
- AS 3828
- JIS G 3114
- ISO 834
- ANSI/AISC 341-05
- AS 1163
- AS 1530.4
Other References:
- TNZ Bridge Manual (SP/M/022) 2003
- Fire protection for structural steel in buildings (4th Edition). Published by the ASFPCM WTIA
- HERA Report R4-133
Citations
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Toxic, Corrosive and Ecotoxic Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 1.7 References
Citation Context:
NZS 3404:1997 Steel structures standard Parts 1 and 2
Flammable Gases and Oxygen Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 29 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.1.4
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design can be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997.
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:... ...NZS 3404: New Zealand steel structures 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 steel structures standard (NZS 3404)...
A Code of Practice for the design and construction of vehicles for the bulk transportation of Class 6 toxic, Class 8 corrosive and Class 9 ecotoxic liquids by road HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.7
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design can be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard or...
HSNOCOP 6 Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 3.3.1
Citation Context:
Design Actions The tank, its supports and connections shall be designed in accordance with:... ...NZS 3404: 1997 Part 1 Steel Structures Standard taking into account the loadings below...
Flammable Gases and Oxygen Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 29 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 1.6 References
Citation Context:
NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard Parts 1 and 2
Building Code Compliance Document B1
Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building Systems Performance
Section: VM1
Approved code of practice for flammable liquids road tank wagons
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 1.8
Citation Context:
NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard Parts 1 and 2
Approved code of practice for flammable liquids road tank wagons
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.8
Citation Context:
Attachment of tank to chassis - A relevant PCBU ensures that the tank is designed and constructed so that:... ...b. fatigue of the tank wagon chassis mountings is included in the design of the tank wagon (ie by reducing areas of stress concentration) in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of NZS 3404:1997 Part 1 or similar standard.
HSNOCOP 6 Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.9.5
Citation Context:
Fatigue of the tank wagon chassis mountings shall be included in the design of the tank wagon (i.e. by reducing areas of stress concentration) in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of NZS 3404:1997 Part 1 or similar standard.
A Code of Practice for the design and construction of vehicles for the bulk transportation of Class 6 toxic, Class 8 corrosive and Class 9 ecotoxic liquids by road HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.9
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design shall be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard.
A Code of Practice for the design and construction of vehicles for the bulk transportation of Class 6 toxic, Class 8 corrosive and Class 9 ecotoxic liquids by road HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 5.2.1
Citation Context:
The tank, its supports and connections shall be designed in accordance with NZS 3404 or AS 1664.2, taking into account the loadings below.
Toxic, Corrosive and Ecotoxic Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.2.5
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design shall be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997.
HSNOCOP 6 Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.1.6
Citation Context:
The collision bumper shall be designed to withstand a horizontal load equal to 40,000 kg or twice the mass of the fully loaded tank wagon, whichever is the lesser, and uniformly distributed over the central 1500 mm section of the collision bumper. A limit state or alternative method of design can be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997.Part 1.
Flammable Gases and Oxygen Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 29 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.4.4
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design shall be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997.
HSNOCOP 6 Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 1.6 References
Citation Context:
NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard Parts 1 and 2
Approved Code Of Practice For Passenger Ropeways In New Zealand
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.20.1
Citation Context:
Foundations for anchorage, buildings and tower structures shall be designed in accordance with NZ Building Code, NZS 4203, NZS 3404, and NZS 3101 as applicable.
Code Of Practice For Flammable Gases And Oxygen Tank Wagons 2008-Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.1.4
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design can be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard.
Code Of Practice For Flammable Gases And Oxygen Tank Wagons 2008-Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.4.3
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design shall be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard.
Code Of Practice For Flammable Gases And Oxygen Tank Wagons 2008-Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.9.3
Citation Context:
Fatigue of the Tank Wagon chassis mountings shall be included in the design of the Tank Wagon (i.e. by reducing areas of stress concentration) in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of NZS 3404: Part 1 or similar standard. The methods for limit s
Approved Code Of Practice For Passenger Ropeways In New Zealand
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.20.6
Citation Context:
A certificate by a practising Registered Engineer is required, certifying that the foundations have been designed and constructed in accordance with the NZ Building Code, NZS 4203, NZS 3404, and NZS 3101 as applicable.
Toxic, Corrosive and Ecotoxic Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 5.2.1
Citation Context:
Design Actions: The tank, its supports and connections shall be designed in accordance with NZS 3404:1997, or...
Code of Practice for Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 6-1 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 1.6 References
Citation Context:
NZ3404.1 and 2 Steel Structures Standard
Flammable Gases and Oxygen Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 29 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.9.4
Citation Context:
The tank, its supports and connections shall be designed in accordance with... .... NZS 3404: 1997 Part 1 Steel Structures Standard taking into account the loadings below...
Approved code of practice for flammable liquids road tank wagons
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 3.1
Citation Context:
DESIGN ACTIONS... ...b. The tank, its supports and connections are designed in accordance with:... ...or NZS 3404: Part 1:1997 Steel Structures Standard.
Approved code of practice for flammable liquids road tank wagons
Ministry: WorkSafe New Zealand
Section: 4.4
Citation Context:
Every tank wagon is provided with rear-end collision protection (collision bumper) in accordance with the following requirements:... ...e. The rear-end collision protection is to designed to withstand a static horizontal load equal to 40,000 kg or twice the mass of the fully loaded tank wagon, whichever is the lesser, and uniformly distributed over the central 1.5 m section of the rear-end collision protection. A limit state or alternative method of design can be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997.Part 1.
Code of Practice for Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 6-1 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.1.6
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design can be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard.
Code of Practice for Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 6-1 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.9.5
Citation Context:
Fatigue of the tank wagon chassis mountings shall be included in the design of the tank wagon (i.e. by reducing areas of stress concentration) in accordance with the provisions of Section 10 of NZS 3404: Part 1 or similar standard.
HSNOCOP 6 Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.2.4
Citation Context:
The under-run bumper shall be designed to withstand a horizontal load equal to 10,000 kg uniformly distributed over the central 1500 mm section of the bumper. A limit state or alternative method of design shall be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997.Part1.
Code of Practice for Flammable Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 6-1 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.2.4
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design shall be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997 Steel Structures Standard.
A Code of Practice for the design and construction of vehicles for the bulk transportation of Class 6 toxic, Class 8 corrosive and Class 9 ecotoxic liquids by road HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 1.7 References
Citation Context:
NZS3404.1 and 2 Steel Structures Standard
Toxic, Corrosive and Ecotoxic Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.3.1.6
Citation Context:
A limit state or alternative method of design can be used in accordance with NZS 3404:1997 or...
Toxic, Corrosive and Ecotoxic Liquids Tank Wagons HSNOCOP 39 - Revoked
Ministry: Environmental Protection Authority
Section: 2.7.3
Citation Context:
Fatigue of the tank wagon chassis mountings shall be included in the design of the tank wagon (i.e. by reducing areas of stress concentration) in accordance with the provisions of NZS 3404:1997 Part 1 Section 10 or similar standard.
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