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.
AS/NZS 1170.0:2002 Referenced Document
AS 1170.3 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) - Snow loads
AS 1170.4 Structural design actions - Earthquake actions in Australia
AS/NZS 1170.1 Structural design actions Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions