Vietnam

[ATSE]

I am about to start some reinforced concrete design work in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City). If I was in America, I would be using ACI 318 and ACI 350, in addition to ASCE 7 and the IBC.
It appears that different codes (American and Euro) are accepted in Vietnam.
1. What is the most used and most accepted code for structural engineering work in Vietnam?
2. Does this code include both wind and site seismic spectral values (pseudo lateral accelerations) similar to ASCE 7 (via USGS)?

 

[Zambo]

You are right a mixture of US, European and Vietnamese codes are accepted. I will search my external hard drive later to find a selection that I have used on previous projects.

The Vietnamese seismic design code was prepared based on Euro-code 8: Design of structures for earthquake resis-tance (EN 1998-1:2004). The design code was completed and issued by MoC in 2006 with the code-number TCXDVN 375:2006. But I have not been able to find a full translation of this code.

 

[Zambo]

In Vietnam when you apply for design and construction approval you have to list the foreign (i.e not Vietnamese) design codes you have used.

http://www.moc.gov.vn/site/moc/cms?cmd=4&portionId=88&articleId=37960&portalSiteId=6&language=en_US

Here is a list from a previous project.

Design Codes and Standards

Civil & Structural
• UBC 1997 – Uniform Building Code - Seismic Loading, 1997
• BS 6399 – Design Loading for Buildings, London, British Standard 1984
• BS 8002 – Code of Practice for Earth Retaining Structures, 1984
• BS 8004 – Code of Practice for Foundations, 1986
• BS 8007 – Code of Practice for Design of Concrete Structures for Retaining Aqueous Liquids, 1987
• BS 8110 `– Structural - Use of Concrete
• BS 5950 – Structural Use of Steelworks in Buildings, 2000
Electrical
• IEE Wiring Regulation (UK) 16th Edition
• British Standards (BS) BS 7671:2001 – Requirements for Electrical Installation
• IEC/EN Standards IEC 62271 – High Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear
IEC 60364 – Electrical Installation of Buildings
• Singapore Standards (SS) Code of Practice (CP)
CP 5 – Wirings of Electrical Eqpt of Buildings
CP 16 – Earthing
CP 33 – Lightning Protection
CP 17 – Maintenance of Elect Switchgear for High Voltages
CP 19 – Installation & Maintenance of Emergency Evacuation in Buildings
CP 25 – Emergency Voice Communication in Buildings
CP 38 – Artificial Lightings in Buildings
CP 31 – Installation, Operation & Maintenance of Main Failure Generating Systems
CP 39 – Installation of Master & Community Antennae Television Systems

Air Conditioning & Mechanical Ventilation
• ASHRAE Standards (American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers)
• SMACNA - HVAC Duct Construction Standard (Sheet Metal and Air conditioning
Contractor National Association, USA)
• NFPA 90A - Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems (2002 Edition)
• NFPA 92A - Smoke Control System (2006 Edition)
• NFPA 92B - Guide to Smoke Management & Malls, Atria and Large Areas (2005 Edition)
• NFPA 101-2000 - Lift Safety Code (2006 Edition)
• BS Standard for Air Conditioning and Ventilation Equipment
Lift & Escalator
• BS 5655 - Part 1 to Part 13 Safety rules for the construction and installation of electric
lifts, and hydraulic lifts, London, British Standards Institution (BSI), Year of Issue - 2002
• EN81 - Part 1 to Part 13 Safety rules for the construction and installation of electric lifts
and hydraulic lifts, published by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN)?
Fire Protection
• NFPA 10 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (2002 Edition)
• NFPA 13 - Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2002 Edition)
• NFPA 14 - Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems (2000 Edition)
• NFPA 20 - Standard for the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps (2003 Edition)
• NFPA 22 - Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection (2003 Edition)
• NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code (2002 Edition)
Plumbing & Sanitary
• Uniform Plumbing Code for Plumbing Installation