Which is the most demanding code in the world?
Which is the most demanding code in the world?
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Hi all
The questing might seem a bit odd. But this is the simple background.
I'm working on a temporary structure that will be mowed around the world. Europe, North and South America as well as Australia. Probably not Africa.
I should comply with all the applicable codes in the different countries. Hence the questing, can I work with one code and comply with all of them?
Of course I realize that the question is probably inpossible to answer. Let me therefore put it in another manner, the client had information that if we comply with Australian Code we comply with everything. Mayby with the addition that we use windloads from Miami (USA). Could that the a way to mowe forward?
Another question: Since I at the moment don't have Australian Codes, is this the code package for structural codes in Australia: http://www.abcb.gov.au/en/ncc-products
Any help is appreciated
Thomas
The questing might seem a bit odd. But this is the simple background.
I'm working on a temporary structure that will be mowed around the world. Europe, North and South America as well as Australia. Probably not Africa.
I should comply with all the applicable codes in the different countries. Hence the questing, can I work with one code and comply with all of them?
Of course I realize that the question is probably inpossible to answer. Let me therefore put it in another manner, the client had information that if we comply with Australian Code we comply with everything. Mayby with the addition that we use windloads from Miami (USA). Could that the a way to mowe forward?
Another question: Since I at the moment don't have Australian Codes, is this the code package for structural codes in Australia: http://www.abcb.gov.au/en/ncc-products
Any help is appreciated
Thomas






RE: Which is the most demanding code in the world?
Climatic conditions would be difficult to pin down. There are places in North America with extremely high snow and wind loads.
Seismic provisions are very dependent upon location. I think you would want to select the most extreme climatic conditions you could find in a variety of codes: not just the Australian code.
BA
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The link you gave for Australia is only for construction. For design, the applicable code is the Building Code of Australia, and all the structural design Standards are available from Standards Australia or through SAI Global.
Wind loading for the severe tropical cyclone prone areas of Australia would be as severe as anywhere, e.g. Miami. But snow loads and seismic loads would be much less severe than in other countries. Required live loading would likely be similar in most countries.
I would suggest a robust design using your own codes as a lower bound, then a check with other applicable codes when the time comes.
One similar issue which comes to mind with movable things is caravans (camper trailers) which are imported into Australia from Europe. The gas systems require modification to meet Australian Standards.
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Whether it was subject to building codes at all would be another issue. If it's small enough to haul all over, it may not be. Things like circus tents, oil derricks, travel trailers, containers, who knows?
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First of all, thanks for all your input.
Now I have made som preliminary studies of different codes. First of all, I don't think any of them can be considered as the "most demanding", just as I expected. It depends on where the structure is located, not the code as such. More snow in Alaska than in southern France, tougher eartquakes in California than in northern Europe. The same snow load gives similar designs so the safety levels are similar which seems resonable. It also simplifies things.
So I have an idea on how to solve the problem. Since I don't have all possible locations right now it is preliminary but it's an idea.
Code for strength: Eurocode, a modern code that applies in several countries. Also, sinsa I work in Europe I am familiar with that code. I have worked with several others but Eurocode is very familiar.
Loads: Will be based on the actual possible locations. In some cases data might be difficult to find. Maybe I'll ask the forum if anybody knows
Load combinations: Most codes seem to have similar load factors. I'll probably use the eurocode factors for consistency.
Utilisation: Relatively low to be safe. I think that a simple (clear) analysis with relatively low utilization will probably be more effective for the project than saving some material.
A final question, the structure is temporary with "lifelength" of a few months. If I work in the US, does that mean the Earthquake can be ignored due to very low probability? Any other effects due to "short life"?
Regards
Thomas
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Thomas
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Remember local codes often supersede the "national" building code for that area or nation.
For example, Southern Florida has wind loads up to about 150 mph - where San Diego is 85 - I think!!
Your question is a bit all consuming and somewhat vague.
What controls your current design: Wind, Snow, Seismic or whatever??
Find the worse places in the world and cover each one and you might have a good answer - albeit - probably rather expensive.
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The problem will be convincing local authorities. Honestly, though, that's going to be difficult anyway. You're going to have to meet loading requirements, material requirements, and detailing requirements of your different jurisdictions. I'm betting that may actually be impossible, as there are probably contradictory requirements in various codes. It's going to be a hell of an undertaking.
Good luck
Also, this is vaguely topical and was an interesting read for me:
http://www.structuremag.org/article.aspx?articleID...
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