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Structural steel
design codes
Design codes set the analysis and verification rules for steel structures — member resistance, stability, connections, fatigue and fire. Loads come from a companion loading code, so the design code and its loading code must be used as a matched pair.
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Standards in Design codes
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- Abu Dhabi IBC
Abu Dhabi International Building Code
Abu Dhabi's adaptation of the International Building Code, which brings AISC 360 and IBC special inspection requirements into local law.
United Arab EmiratesDesign codesCURRENTFree
- AISC 341
Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings
Requirements for seismic force resisting systems, protected zones, demand critical welds and member ductility.
United StatesDesign codesCURRENTFree
- AISC 360
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
The US design specification for steel buildings, covering LRFD and ASD member and connection design; adopted by reference in the International Building Code.
United StatesDesign codesCURRENTFree
- BS EN 1991-1-1
Eurocode 1: Actions on structures — Densities, self-weight and imposed loads
The companion loading code to Eurocode 3, giving densities, self-weight and imposed floor and roof loads.
United KingdomDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- BS EN 1993-1-1
Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — General rules and rules for buildings
The core UK design code for steel buildings: cross-section classification, member resistance, buckling and global analysis, used with the UK National Annex.
United KingdomDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- BS EN 1993-1-2
Eurocode 3: Structural fire design
Verification of steel members at elevated temperature, covering material degradation, section factors and the basis for fire protection thickness.
United KingdomDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- BS EN 1993-1-5
Eurocode 3: Plated structural elements
Rules for plate buckling, stiffener design, shear and patch loading in plate girders and fabricated sections.
United KingdomDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- BS EN 1993-1-8
Eurocode 3: Design of joints
Design rules for bolted and welded joints, including component method moment connections, weld resistance and slip resistant connections.
United KingdomDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- BS EN 1993-1-9
Eurocode 3: Fatigue
Detail categories and fatigue verification for steel structures subject to repeated loading such as crane, bridge and plant supports.
United KingdomDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- Building Standard Law
Building Standard Law of Japan and Enforcement Orders
The statutory framework for structural design in Japan, including the structural calculation confirmation process and fabricator grading.
JapanDesign codesCURRENTFree
- Code selection
Choosing between AISC and Eurocode suites in the Gulf
Gulf specifications usually nominate one suite in full — AISC 360 with AWS D1.1, or Eurocode 3 with EN 1090-2 — because mixing design code with a foreign execution and welding regime leaves gaps in qualification and acceptance.
Middle EastDesign codesCURRENTFree
- CoP Dead and Imposed Loads
Code of Practice for Dead and Imposed Loads
Hong Kong loading code used with the structural steel code for building design.
Hong KongDesign codesCURRENTFree
- CoP Structural Use of Steel
Code of Practice for the Structural Use of Steel
Hong Kong's limit state steel design code, which also defines classes of steel supply and the qualification expected of fabricators and welders.
Hong KongDesign codesCURRENTFree
- Dubai Building Code
Dubai Building Code — structural requirements
Dubai's consolidated building code, which recognises international design codes and sets local requirements for approval and inspection.
United Arab EmiratesDesign codesCURRENTFree
- EN 1993-1-1
Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — General rules
The European design code for steel structures, applied with each member state's National Annex for nationally determined parameters.
European UnionDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- EN 1993-1-8
Eurocode 3: Design of joints
European rules for bolted and welded connection design, including the component method for moment resisting joints.
European UnionDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- EN 1998-1
Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance
Seismic design rules including dissipative behaviour, capacity design and ductility class requirements for steel frames.
European UnionDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- GB 50009
Load Code for the Design of Building Structures
The Chinese loading code providing dead, imposed, wind and snow actions for building design.
ChinaDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- GB 50011
Code for Seismic Design of Buildings
Chinese seismic design code, applied with GB 50017 for steel framed buildings.
ChinaDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- GB 50017
Standard for Design of Steel Structures
China's national steel design standard covering member and connection resistance, stability and serviceability.
ChinaDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- IS 1893 (Part 1)
Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
Seismic zoning, response spectra and design criteria applied to steel framed buildings in India.
IndiaDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- IS 800
General Construction in Steel — Code of Practice
India's principal steel design code, limit state based since the 2007 revision, covering members, connections, stability, fatigue and fire.
IndiaDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- IS 875 (Part 3)
Design Loads — Wind Loads
Wind loading for buildings and structures in India, used as the companion loading code to IS 800.
IndiaDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- KDS 14 31 00
Korean Design Standard — Steel Structures
The Korean design standard for steel structures within the unified KDS code system.
South KoreaDesign codesCURRENTFree
- NBC 2016
National Building Code of India
The national code framework that adopts IS 800 and related standards and is enforced through state and municipal bylaws.
IndiaDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- SBC 301
Saudi Building Code — Structural Loading and Forces
Loading requirements including wind and seismic actions used with SBC 306 for steel design.
Saudi ArabiaDesign codesCURRENTFree
- SBC 306
Saudi Building Code — Steel Structures Requirements
The steel structures chapter of the Saudi Building Code, based on American practice and applied through the Kingdom's permitting process.
Saudi ArabiaDesign codesCURRENTFree
- SCI P363
Steel Building Design: Design Data (the Blue Book)
Tabulated section properties and member resistances to Eurocode 3 for UK sections — the everyday reference for preliminary sizing.
United KingdomDesign codesCURRENTFree
- SS EN 1993-1-1
Eurocode 3 with Singapore National Annex
Singapore's adoption of Eurocode 3 with a National Annex setting local parameters, mandatory for building plan approval.
SingaporeDesign codesCURRENTPaid
- UAE Fire and Life Safety Code
UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice
National fire requirements that drive steel fire protection ratings and material approvals across the Emirates.
United Arab EmiratesDesign codesCURRENTFree
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