_ ASSOCIATION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. NV nTChTE STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE Tse eave 7TH EDITION mat ld te) Vv BUILDINGS, TOWERS, AND OTHER VERTICAL STRUCTURESNSCP C101-15 NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES 2015 VOLUME I BUILDINGS, TOWERS AND OTHER VERTICAL STRUCTURES SEVENTH EDITION First Printing, 2016 Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. Suite 713, Future Point Plaza Condominium 1 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100 632) 411-8606 National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume I, 7th Edition, 1* Printing, 2016NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NSCP) ciol-ts Volume 1 Buildings, Towers and Other Vertical Structures Seventh Edition, 2015 Copyright @ 2015, The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) All rights reserved. ‘This publication or any part thereof must not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Association Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) ISSN No,: 2094-5477 PUBLISHER Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) ite 713 Future Point Plaza Condominium 12 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, 100 Philippines “elephone Nos. (+632) 410-0483 ‘acsimile No. (+632) 411-8606 snail address [email protected] Vebsite hitpufwww.asepontine.org hhe Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) is a professional Association founded in 1961 to :present the structural engineering community nationwide, This document is published in keeping with the association's bjectives: Maintenance of high ethical and professional standards inthe practice of struetural engineering: Advancement of structural engineering knowledge: Promotion of good public and private clientele relationship; and Fellowship among structural engineers, and professional relations with other allied technical and seientific organization int History \st Edition, 1972 cond Edition, 198) id Edition, 1987 urth Edition, 1992 ih Edition, 2001 «th Edition, 2010 venth Edition, 2016 Association of Siructurat Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) FOREWORD The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) exisis to advance the structural engineering practice, a pronctive voice in the development of eodes and standards, and contributes to nation building by advocating public safety and welfare, and sustainability of the built environment, For more than four decades now, ASEP has been the sole provider, recognized by the Department of Public Works and Highways, of the National Structural Cade of the Philippines. a referral code of the National Building Code ‘The first edition of the National Structural Code for Buildings (NSCB) was published by At ‘updated considering the latest design principles, technologies. and major calamities experience worldwide, A second ecition was released in 1982, third edition in 1987, fourth edition in 1992, fifth edition in 2001. and sisth edition ofthe National Structural Code (of the Philippines (NSCP) in 2010. 1972, It was continuously Upon-the onset of the climate change phenomena, the Philippines was greeted with numerous natural disasters: Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy (165 kph) and Typhoon Parma/Pepeng (250 kph) in 2009, Typhoon MegiJuan (295 kph) in 2010, Typhoon Nesat/(Pedring (215 kph) in 2011, Typhoon Bopha/Pablo (280 kph) and Negros Occidental Earthquake (M6.7) in 2012. Bohol Earthquake (N72) and Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda (315 kph) in 2013. In 2014, ASEP Boned, under the presidency of Enge. Carlos M, Villraza, decided that an update of the NSCP was essential to address the effects of environmental changes. Thus, the task of ‘making the 7° Edition of the NSCP C1O1-10 for Buildings, Towers and other Vertical Structures was set in motion, ‘The National Structural Code of the Philippines, 7 Edition las stil maintained its complete technical substance, updated to the latest editions of applicable reference code counterpars, Major changes are noted in the seismic loading ealeulations, which now takes into consideration a near-sourve factor for 2km and below, as well as 10 adapt the latest fault maps provided by PHIVOLCS, For the wind load caleulation are replaced by wind contour maps specific co the Philippine geography. It has been 1 product of sustained effort of ASEP and realization of this endeavor has Finally come to fruition during my incumbeney. wind zone maps On behalf of the Association of Sinuctural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc., let me express our grateful thanks to the 2014-2015 ASEP Board of Directors, 2015-2017 ASEP Board of Directors, the Committee on Codes and Standards chaired by Enge. Emilio ML Morales, Managing Director Ronaldo S. Ison, all con niltee members, the Editorial Review Board, and ASEP Secretariat for theit hhard work and dedication in coming out with this update National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Eaion, 1 ii Printing, 2016NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NSCP) ciol-1s Volume 1 Buildings, Towers and Other Vertical Structures Seventh Edition, 2015 Copyright @ 2015, The Association of Structural Engineers ofthe Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) All rights reserved. ‘This publication or any part thereof must not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Association Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP), ISSN No.: 2094-5477 PUBLISHER Association of Structural Engineers ofthe Philippine, Ine. (ASEP) Suite 713 Future Point Plaza Condominium 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City 1100 Piilippines ‘Telephone Nos. (+632) 410-0483 Facsimile No, (#632) 411-8606 ail address [email protected] Website + huipy/www.asepontine.org The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) is a professional Association founded in 1961 10 represent the structural engineering community nationwide. This document is published in keeping with the association's objectives: Maintenance of high ethical and professional standards in the practice of structural engineering: = Advancement of siructural engineering knowledge; ‘+ Promotion of good public and private clientele relationship: and * Fellowship among structural engineers, and professional relations with other allied technical and seientific organizations, Print History First Edition, 1972 Second Edition, 198] Third Edition, 1987 Fourth Edition, 1992 Fifth Edition, 2001 Sixth Faition, 2010 Seventh Edition, 2016 Associaton of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) il FOREWORD ‘The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) exists to advance the structural engineering practice, a proactive voice in the development of codes and standards, and contributes to nation building by advocating public safety and welfare, and sustainability of the built environment. For more than four decades now, ASEP has been the sole provider, recognized by the Department af Public Works and Highways. of the National Structural Cade of the Philippines. a referral code of the National Building Coe. ‘The first edition of the National Structural Code for Buildings (VSCB) was published by ASEP in 1972, It was continuously updated considering the latest design principles, technologies, and major calamities experience worldwide, A second edition was released in 1982, third edition in 1987, fourth edition in 1992, fifth edition in 2001, and sixth edition ofthe National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) in 2010. Upon-the onset of the climate change phenomena, the Philippines was grected with numerous natural disasters: Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy (165 kph) and Typhoon Parma/Pepeng (250 kph) in 2009, Typhoon MegiWJuan (295 kph) in 2010, Typhoon Nesat(Pedring (215 kph) in 2011, Typhoon Bopha/Pablo (280 kph) and Negros Occidental Earthquake (M6.7) in 2012. Bohol Earthquake (M7.2) and ‘Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda (315 kph) in 2013. In 2014, ASEP Bonrd, under the presidency of Engr. Carlos M, Villaraza, decided that an update of the NSCP was essential to address the effects of environmental changes. Thus, the task of ‘making the 7” Edition of the NSCP C1O1-10 for Buildings, Towers and other Vertical Structures was set in motion, “The National Structural Code of the Philip latest editions of applicable reference code counterparts. Major changes are noted in the seismic loading caleulations, which now takes into consideration « near-source factor for 2km and below, as wel as to adapt the latest Fault maps provided by PHIVOLCS, For the wind load calculations, wind zone maps are replaced by wind contour maps specific to the Philippine geography. {thas been 4 product of sustained effort of ASEP and realization ofthis endeavor has finally come to Truition during my ineumbeney. nes, 7* Edition has still maintained its complete technical substance, updated to the On behalf of the Association of Sinuctural Engineers of the Philippines, ne., let me express our grateful thanks to the 2014-2015 ASEP Board of Directors, 2015-2017 ASEP Board of Directors, the Committee on Codes and Standards chaired by Engr. Emilio M Morales, Managing Director Ronaldo S. Ison, all committee members, the Editorial Review Board, and ASEP Secretariat for theit hard work and dedication in coming out with this update National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume J, 7th Edition, 1 Ponting, 2016 ilPREFACE TO THE NSCP VOLUME 1, SEVENTH EDITION, 2015 Introduction ASEP recognizes the need for an up-to-date structural code addressing the design and installation of structural systems through requirements emphasizing performance. The new National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP Volume 1) is designed to meet these needs through various model codesiregulations, generally from the United States, to safeguard the public health and safety nationwide. This updated Structural Code establishes minimum requirements for structural systems using prescriptive and performance-besed provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new building designs. Also, this code reflects the Intet seismic design practice for eartaquake-resistant structures. Changes and. Developments In its drive o upgrade and update the NSCP, the ASEP Codes and Standards Commitee initially wanted to adopt the latest ‘editions of American code counterparts. However, for eases where available local data is limited to support the upgrade, then some provisions and procedures of the NSCP 7* edition were retained. ‘This NSCP 7th edition is referenced from the following: & Uniform Building Code UBC-1997 b. International Building Code IBC-2009 c. American Society of Civil Engineers ASCEISE 7-10 4. American Concrete Institute ACI3I8-14M ¢ _American Institute fr Stel Construction AISC-05 with Supplementary Seismic Provisions £ American ron and Steel Institute AISI $100-2007 & Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook of Ametice h, Concrete Masonry Handbook, ti Edition i American National Standard Institute ANSI EIA/TIA-222-G-1-2007 i ‘American Soviety for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards Significant revisions are summarized as follows: Chapter 1 ~General Requirements ‘The changes made in this chapter are the Following: a1 Section 102 ~ Definition of Failure a2 Section 103 - Classification of Structures ‘School buildings of more than one story, hespitals, designated evacuation centers, structures are under the essential facilities category. Section 104 Design Requirements Churches, Mosque and other related religious. structures are under the special occupancy category Section 104-Design Requirements. ‘The provision for deflection of any structural member under the serviceability requirement is deleted. ‘This requirement for concrete and steel is specified in Chopters 4 and 5 respectively. [New requirements are added to the design review section, 43. Section 105 ~ Posting and Instrumentation Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) iv i i i National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Econ, ‘The provision of installed recording accelerograph is adjusted. a4 Inclusion of Appendix I-A : Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of Structures 2015 a5 Inclusion of Appendix 1-B: Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake Recording, Instrumentation for Buildings Chapter 2~ Minimum Design Loads ‘The changes made in this chapter are the following: bl Section 203 ~ Combination of Loads ‘The load factors and load combinations are revised particularly the load combinations ‘including wind load, b2 Section 205 ~ Live Loads ‘Additional loads are incorporated in the table for minimum uniform and concentrated loads particularly the parking garage and ramp live load, 3 Section 207~ Wind Loads Wind load provisions, which were previously based on ASCET-05, are updated based on ASCET-10, In this edition, three different wind contour maps for the entire Philippine archipelago are generated and provided for determining the basic wind speeds for different categories of building occupancies as defined in Table 103-1. These maps provide basie wind speeds that ate direetly applicable for determining pressures for design strength. Strength design wind load factor is 1.0; whereas, allowable stress design wind load factor is 0.6. Generally, basie wind speeds correspond to 3%, 7% and 15% probability of exceedance in 50 years (MRI = 1700,700 and 300 years, respectively). Four (4) permitted procedures in determining the design wind loads for main wind-force resisting systems (MWFRS), For other structures and building appurtenances and for components and cladding (C&C) are provided such as: + divectional procedure for buildings of all heights, * envelope procedure for low-rise buildings, © directional procedure for other structures and building appurtenances and analytical procedure for components & cladding, and ‘© wind tunnel procedure ‘The ANSI ELA/TIA-222-G-2005 and ANSI ELA/TIA-222G-1-2007 are now fully referenced for compating wind loads on steel antenna towers and antenna supporting structures. ba Section 208 Earthquake Loads ‘The near-source factors for 2-km distance from a causative fault is included in addition to 5- kim, 10-km, 15-km distance and beyond 15-Km distance. ASCEISEI 7-10, using spectral acceleration, is recognized as an altemative procedure in the determination ofthe earthquake loads. ‘Chapter 3- Earthworks and Foundations ‘The revisions made in this chapter are the following: c.1_ Provisions pertaining to the conduct and interpretation of foundation investigations for cases involving liquefiable, expansive or questionable soils are adopted; Printing, 2016 v4 the section on footings is amended te incorporate provisions for differential setlement, design loads and vibratory loads; 3 The section on pile foundations is amended to incorporate new provisions on splicing of concrete piles: and ct The section on special foundations, slope stabilization and materials of construction are added. cS. Provisions for construction in Zone 4 pertaining to reinforcement of Precast Prestressed Piles hhave been revised to ensure consisteney with ACI 318. 6 The Figure for eu slopes has been amended for larity: J The figure for fil slopes has been amended for clarity and some provisions have been modified: eS A table on the minimum required number of boreholes as been added to the section on Foundation investigation 9 Provisions pertaining to minimum dimensions of ditches have been modifies: and fills has been amended to incorporate provisions for scouring 10 The section on excavation and erosion protection as well as support of excavations and open ‘cll Provision pertaining to genera pile requirements have been expand to include design of piles and pile groups subjected to lateral loads cl? A Seetion on MSE Structures an Similar Reinforced Emboankments and Fills has been added. Chapter 4 - Structural Concrete To reflet the reorganization of ACI 318-14 which contained 2 numberof significant techni) chanss, he |ASEP adopted sar changes in the NSCP 2015 Ti Eon, The les! ACT 318 was renannize 2 eu am, column, or slab will have separate sub-sections for based document, i.e. particular member type, such as be srs all requirements {o design that pariular smiber type. This will eliminate the mee «ip sho 5 al ‘Seetions to comply with all the necessary design requirements for a particular structural m 8 necessary with the old organization Format 4.1 Section 41: General General information regarding the seope and applicability of NSCP 2015, Vol. | is provided, Additions! sub- cation on interpretation i included fo help users better understand Chapter 4, Structural Concrete 42 Section 402: Notation and Terminology n ecause the use of interlocking headed bars is @ concer reparding “The definition for hoops has been modified because the use of cen eating the possibility hati will not be adequately intertocked and because the heads could become disengnse unde Complex loadings well nto the nelneae range of response. Its now defined as a closed tie or continuously round tie, made up of one or several reinforeement elements, each having seismie hooks at both ens. ‘A definition for special seismic systems, aterm used in Sections 418 andl 419, has been added 43 Section 403: Referenced Standards “The following referenced specitications have been added to Section 403.24 ods anid Delinitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products 2 ASTM A370-14, Standard Test Methy ae | ASTM A1085-13, Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded Carbon ‘Structural Sections (HSS) ; fii «ASTM CITHCIT3M-14, Standard Test Method for Air- Content of Freshly Mixed Conerete by Volumetric Method ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Phiippines, Inc. (ASEP) vi ASTM C1582/C1582M-11, Standard Specification for Admistures to Inhibit Chloride Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete ‘A new referenced specification from Australia and New Zealand, Section 403.2.6 is added. These sandatds were included as ACI 318 fas no provisions related to Qualifications on the Use of Quenched ‘Tempered QT/Thermo-Mechanically Treated Reinforcement, which are the type manufactured. sold, and commonly used for building coustruetion inthe Philippines: + ASINZS 4671: 2001, Steel Reinforcing Materials + NZS 3101:2006, Part I and Pert 2. Concrete Structures Standard, and Design of Conerete Structures ‘© NZS 3109, Amendment 2, Welding of Reinforcing Stee! © ASINZS 1554.3: 2008, Part 3, Structural Stee! Welding of Reinforcing Stee! The following referenced specifications have heen deleted: + ASTM C109/C109M-08, Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using $0 mm Cube Specimens) © ASTM C192/C192M-07, Standard Practice for Making and Curing Conerete Test Specimens in the Laboratory Several referenced standards and specifications have been updated, as in most cases with every edition ‘of the NSCP. Note that the edition of every referenced standard is important. The NSCP does not necessarily adopt new editions of referenced standards unless they are vetted before the publi each edition of the standard, a4 Section 404: Struct System Requirements ‘This new Section has been added to Chapter 4 to introduce struewral systers requirements, ‘This Section contains Sub-sections on Materials. Design Loads, Structural System and Load Paths, Structural Analysis, Stengih, Serviceability, Durability, Sustainability, Steuctural Integrity. Fire Resistance, Requirements for Specific Types of Construetion, Construction and Inspection, and Swength Evaluation of Existing Structures, Most of these Sub-sections refer ‘he other Seetions in the NSCP. The Sub-section on construction and inspection, for instance. refers to Section 426, In the areas for Sustainability and Fire Resistance, the NSCP does not have specific requirements. This Sub-section on Sustainability allows the licensed design professional to specify in the construction documents, sustainability requirements in addi to the strength, serviceability, and durability requirements of the NSCP. The strength. sctviceebility, and durability requiremenis are required to take precedence over sustainability considerations, though these requirements are generally in harmony with sustainable structures. In the Sub-section on Fite Resistanee, the NSCP refers 10 the fire-protection requirements of the NSCP Chapter 4, Sub-section 420.6.1. However, if the National Building Code of the Philippines requires a greater concrete cover, such greater thickness shall gover, dS Section 405: Loads ‘The following modification has been made in the provision for live load reduction because there are still unincorporated areas where there may not be included inthe previous editions of NSCP. The 7" Edition, Sub-section 405.2.3 ~ Live load reduetions shall be permitted in accordance with the National Building Code of the Philippines. or in its absence, in accordance with ASCEISE] 7, For many Code revision eycles, ACI 318 retained provisions for service-level earthquake forces in the design load combinations. In 1993, ASCEYSET 7 converted earthquake forces to strength-level forces and reduced the earthquake load Factor 10 1.0, and the model building National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 1° Printing, 2016codes followed suit. In modem building codes around the world, earthquake loads are now strength-level forces, Any references to service-level earthquake forces have been deleted. 46 Section 406: Structural Analysis ‘The following new item has been added in Sub-section 406 6.2.3 (©) For frames of continuous construction, it shall be permitted to assume the intersecting member regions are rigid, Previous NSCP 6” Edition has been silent on the use of Finite clement analysis (FEA), though it is now frequently used. Sub-section 406.9 now has provisions that are intended to explicitly allow the use of FEA and to provide a framework for the future expansion of FEA provisions, but not asa guide toward the selection and use of FEA software. The new Sub-section on diaphragms and collectors makes ‘explicit reference to the use of FEA, which makes it imperative that the NSCP 7* Edition reeognize the acceptability ofits use. 47 Section 408: Two-Way Stabs Subsection 418,10.1 (corresponding to ACI 318M-1, Section 18.9.1), says that a minimum area of bonded reinforcement shall be provided in all flexural members with unbonded prestressing tendons. ‘The purpose of the minimum wnbonded reinforcement over the tops of ‘columns is to distribute cracking caused by high local flexural tensile stresses in areas of peak negative moments. Howover, the high local flexural tensile stresses are not unique to slabs ‘with nbonded tendons. The new reorganized Sub-section 408.6.2.3 (coresponding to ACI 318M-I4 Section 8.62.3) requires the same minimum reinforcement in slabs with unbonded ‘or bonded tendons, except thal the area of bonded tendons is considered effective in controlling eracking. It was also decided by the ACI 318 Committe, that i the same bonded reinforcement were required for both bonded and unbonded post-tensioned two-way systems, the structural integrity requirements for both systems should also be the same. The structural integrity requirements in ACI 3I8M-I1, Section 8.12.6 applied to two-way post-tensioned slab systems with unbonded tendons only, The structural integrity requirements in ACI 318M-14 Section 8.7.5.6 (corresponding to the NSCP 2015, Sub-section 408.7.5.6) now apply to two: ‘way post-tensioned slab systems with bonded as well as unbonded tendons. 48 Section 409; Beams ‘The use of epen web reinforcement for torsion and shear in slender spandre! beams by the precast concrete industry as an alternative 0 the closed stirrups traditionally mandated by this Code, Bliminating closed stireups is desirable because they cause reinforcement congestion; production costs also increase significantly because pre-ensioning strand must be threaded through the closed stirrups. [A new relevant Sab-section 409.5.4.7 for solid precast sections is added to the NSCP 7 Eaition, 49 Seetion 41: iaphragms For the first time, a new Section 412, added design provisions for diaphragms in buildings constructed in areas of low seismicity (Zone 2) The new Section applies “tothe design of non- prestressed and prestressed diaphragms, including: (9), Diaphragms that are cast-in-plae slabs (b), Diaphragms that comprise a cast-in-place topping slab on precast elements ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) icicle tl : ao az (©. Diaphragms that comprise precast elements with end strips formed by either a caste in-place conerete topping slab or edge beams (@). Diaphragms of interconnected precast elements without cast topping, rplace concrete Seetion 418: Earthquake Resistant Structures ‘There are a number of significant and substantive changes to this Seetion, Column confinement - The ability of the concrete core of a concrete reinforced column to sustain compressive strains fends to inerease with confinement pressure, Confinement requirements for columns of special moment frames, and for columns not designated as part of the seismic-force-resisting system in structutes assigned to seismic zone 4 (similar to ASCE 7-10 Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F), with high axial load or high cconerete compressive sttength are significantly diferent. ‘Transverse reinforcement ~ One important new requirement for special moment frame columns are included in Sub-seotions 418,7.5.2 and 418.7.5.4. There are new restrictions on the use of headed reinforcement to make up hoops. Special moment frame beam-column joints - For beam-column joints of special moment frames, clarification of the development length of the beam longitudinal reinforcement that is hooked, requirements for joints wit hheaded longitudinal reinforcement, and restrictions on joint aspect ratio are new. For beam-colunn joints of special moment frames, clarification of development length of beam longitudinal reinforcement that is hooked, ‘requirements for joints with headed longitudinal reinforcement, and restrictions on joint aspect ratio are new. Special shear walls — Subsection 418.10 (equivalent to ACI 318-I4M-14 Section 18.10, previously ACI 318M-11 Section 21.9), has been extensively revised in view of the performance of buildings in the Chile carthquake of 2010 and the Christchurch, New Zealand, earthquakes of 2011, as wells as full-scale reinforced conerete building tests. In these earthquakes and laboratory tests, concrete spalling and vertieal reinforcement buckling were at times observed at wall boundaries, For ASTM A615 Grade 420 bars used as longitudinal reinforcement in special moment frames and special shear alls, he NSCP 7* Edition now requires the same minimum elongation ¢s ASTM A706 reinforcement. Section 41 ‘oncrete: Design and Durability Requirements ‘Quite a few changes have been made in conerete durability requirements, which are now located inthis Section. Section 420: steel Reinforcement Properties, Durability and Embedments ‘The definition of yield strength of high-strength reinforcement for Grade 420 (Grade 60) in this Section is now, for the fitst time, the same as that in ASTM specifications, except for bars with less than 420 MPa, the yield strength shall be taken as the stress corresponding to a stain of 0.35 percent, Deformed and plain staintess stee! wire and welded wire conforming to ASTM A1022 is now permitted to be used as concrete reinforcement Sub-section 420.22.5 requires “Deformed non-presiressed longitudinal reinforcement resisting eavthquake moment, axial force, or both, in special moment frames, special structural walls, and all the components of special structural walls including coupling beams and wall piers” to be ASTM A706 Grade 420 (Grade 60), ASTM 615 Grade 275 (Grade 40) or Grade 420 (Grade 60) reinforcement is permitted if two supplementary Fequirements are met, which are already part of the ASTM A706 specification. A third supplementary requirement is now added for ASTM A615 (Grade 60) reinforcement to he permitted for use in special moment frames, special structural walls. The minimum elongation in 200 ram (8") must now be the same as that ASTM. AG15 (Grade 60) einforcerent (One aspect of the Code compliance that the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines is cautioning Designers and Constructors alike, is the introduction of ASTM 615 Grade 520 (Grade 75) in the Philippine National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume I, 7th Eaton, 1* Printing, 2016 ixmarket. Since this was not covered by previous editions of the NSCP Vol. 1. it creates an impression of an unregulated use of a new high-strength reinforcement grade. NSCP 7 Edition. as as To put it clearly, Sub-seetion 420.2.2.5, corresponding to AC] 318M-14 Section 20.2.2.5, specifies the earthguake-indueed momen, use of deformed non-prestressed longitudinal reinforcement eesistn axial force, or both, in special moment frames, special structural walls, and atl components of special structural walls, including coupling beams, and wall piers which shall be in accordance with (a) or (b): (2), ASTM A706M, Grade 420 (b). ASTM AGISM, Grade 280 ‘ete was no mention that ASTM AGISM, Grade 520, ws allowed, although the use of micro-alloyed high-strength reinforcement may be allowed in the future through the issuance of a new ASTM or updated standard, and with proper validation by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Standards, Ie will be premature to allow its use for special moment frames, special structural walls, and all components of special structural walls, including coupling beams, and wall piers for Buildings located in areas of i tp-section 420.7.6, on the use of quenched-tempered thermo-mechanically treated (QT/TMT) reinforcing bats in structures located in seismic zone 4 for Grade 420 reinforcement, shall also be applied to Grade 520, unless proven in subsequent studies and tests, it seismicity (zone 4). The same restrictions indicated i 413 Section 422: Sectional Strength ‘The Following are the changes in Section 422: For prestressed! members, a new equation for the nominal axial strength at zero eccentricity has been introduced in Sub-section 422.4.2.3. ‘New Sub-section 422.4.3.1, which requires that the nominal axial tensile strength of non-prestressed. ‘composite, or prestressed member, not to be taken greater than the maximum nominal axial tensile strength of member. ‘Section 425: Reinforcement Details ‘Two changes shown in Table 7 (part of Table 425. 3.2) are made to eliminate the differences between the required tail extension of a 90-degree oF 135+ degree standard hook, subject to a minimum of 75 mm (3") Mechanical or welded splices with strengths below 125% of the yield strength of the spliced reinforcing bars are no longer permitted. The associated stagger requirements have been deleted. Thus there is no longer a need to specify “full” mechanical or “full” welded splices. Doo Section 426: Construct cs and Inspect In this section, the user will probably require some time to get used to, it starts with the folowing: 426.1.1 This Sub-seetion addresses (a) through (c) 2) Design information that the licensed design professional shall specify in the construetion documents, (b) Compliance requirements that the licensed clesign professional shall specify in the construction documents. (©) Inspection requirements that the licensed design professional shall specify in the consiruction documents, ‘Thus, construction and inspection requirements have been consolidated, and they are now related to construction documents. The construction requirements are designated either as “design information” oF “compliance requirements.” These are largely existing material that has been rearranged. The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) x a tetiraninmaslsinaitsoi 3 inspection requirements in Sub-section 426.13 are taken from Chapter 17 of the 2015 International ‘Building Code (IBC) and were previously not part of ACI 318, Provisions in ACI 318-11 and earlier editions, which explained basi statistical considerations ‘in mixture proportioning, are no longer found in ACI 318-14. Instead, ACI 301-10, Specifications for Structural Concrete s referenced ‘These are some other changes in the makeup of NSCP 2016 7 Eeition that should be noted: 1. There are two new Sections: Section 404, Structural System Requirements and Section 412, Diaphragms. 2. Section 422, Structural Plain Concrete, now Section 414, 3. Section 423, Anchoring to Conerete, is now Section 417, with no significant changes. 4, Section 421, Earthquoke-Resistant Structures, now Section 41. 5. Section 427, Strutand changes. je Models is now Section 423, with no significant 6. Section 420, Strength Evaluation of Existing Structures, is now Seetion 427, 7. Section 419, Shells and Folded Plates, is now Seetion 428 8. Section 424, Alternative Design Method, now Section 429, is adapted from arlicr editions ofthe NSCP. 9. Section 425, Alternative Provisions for Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Flexural and Compression Members, and Section 426, Altemative Load and Strength Reduction Factors, hove been discontinued. 10. On the other hand, Section 416, Precast Concrete and Section 418, Prestressed Concrete, no longer exist as separate entities. The provisions of these Sections are now spread over several of the new Sections. ‘Subsection 418.18, Requirements for post-iensioning ducts and grouting have also been removed ss being outdated. The Commentary now provides specification guidance Chapter 5: Strueuural Stet ASEP adapted the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) 14th Edition in this updated Structural Steel code. The revisions made in this chapter are the Following: 1 The entite Structural Steel chapters are streamlined placing all chapter definitions under one Definition heading, tables are immediately shown where they are first mentioned, figures drawn larger, equation are all in boldface, extraneous user notes are removed, essential in-text definitions italicized and in-text equation terms are written in boldface for easy reference. 2 Change of headings and terms. 5013.5 Filler Metal and Flox for Welding to $01.3.5 Consumables for Welding 510.10.3 Web Crippling to Web Local Crippling 5575 Special Fabrication Requirements, Weld tabs changed to Run-off tabs under Exception. A63 Beams changed to Beams Bracing ¢3. Creation of new subtopic APPENDIX A-4 ‘National Structural Code ofthe Philippines Volume f, 7th Edition, 1* Printing, 2076 xiSTRUCTURAL FIRE A-4.2.3.1_ Thermal Elongation is created under A-4,2.3 Material Strengths at Elevated ‘Temperatures APPENDIX A-6 STABILITY BRACING FOR COLUMNS AND BEAMS. A644 Beam-Column Bracing SECTION 329 BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACED FRAMES (BRBF) A scetion 529.3 was created as heading for 329.3.1 and 529.3,2, 4 Revision in load factor ‘510.8 Coluran Bases and Beating on Concrete 2010; %=060(tRFD) 0, =25(480) 6S(LRFD) 9, =2.31(45D) in equations BS. QUALIFYING CYCLIC TESTS OF BUCKLING-RESTRAINED BRACES 511.2.2¢ Branches with Axial Loads in K-Connections 2010: ena APPENDIX A-3 - DESIGN FOR FATIGUE A-3.4 Bolts and Threaded Parts A= (4,930) a. Tay— 0.99827) 2010: 52015: Chapter 6: Wood. ‘The revisions made in this Chapter are the following: £1 Section 616 — Design Provisions and Equations: The NDS 2015 Chapter 3 is adopted almost in its entirety, £2 Section 617 ~ Sawn Lumber: The NDS 2015 Chapter 4 is adopted almost in its entirety; £3 Section 618 ~ Structural Glued Laminated Timber: The NDS 2015 Chapter 5 is adopted almost in its entirety, £4 Tables 619.1-3 and 619.1-4 are revised based on NDS 2015; and £5 Other Sections affected are adjusted accordingly. Chapter 7: Masonry ‘The revisions made inthis chapter are the Following &1 The specified yield strength of ste! reinforcement is 420MPa instead of 413 MPa / 415 MPa; ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) 22 Section 710.6.3 and Section 710.7.1 1mm diameter instead of No.9 gage wire 23 Section 713.9.1 20mm diameter instead of 19-gage 25mm diameter instead of 24-goge Acknowledgment ‘The ASEP Codes and Standards Committee are indebted to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and to Dir. Renato V. Solidum, Ph. D. for his unselfish contribution specifically on Section 208 of this eode. ASEP acknowledges the contribution of Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcal and Ms, Madeline Cabologan of PHIVOLCS for the seismic maps used in this code. ASEP acknowledges the contribution of Engr. Carlos M. Villaraza for his unselfish contribution on Chapter 2 Seismie/Earthquake Chapter. ‘The contributions of ASEP members and other users of this code who have suggested improvements, identified errors and recommended items are recognized. ASEP also acknowledges the contribution of the industry partners, companies and individuals, who continue to support ASEP's numerous underakings, The ASEP Codes and Standards Committee also acknowledge Arch. Avigaile Genota Riola who desigas the covers of the NSCP Volume 1, 2010 Edition and NSCP Volume 1, 2015 Edition, Notional Structural Code of the Philippines Volume I, 7th Edition, 1" Printing, 2016 XiFREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISONancenuser ASEP Presiden, 2015-2017, EMILIO M. MORALESysceraser Chairperson, Codes ane Standards Commitee ENERAL REQUIREMENTS FRANCIS ANTHONY G. VALDERRAMA.ra acer Chainperson SJUANITO C. CUNANAN str Co-Chacperson EARTHWORKS AND FOUNDATION MARK ALBERT H. ZARCOna Chairman MARK K, MORALES FREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISONssc.sustr Werk Group Member STRUCTURAL STEEL ANTHONY VLADIMIR C. PIMENTEL» serv, Chairman ALLAN B, BENOGSUDANoceataser Co-Chainnan MARK ELSON C. LUCIO;ex.sssr GILBERT B. MAGBUTAY sir Work Group Member EXECUTIVE CO MITTEE CARLOS M. VILLARAZA ster sostr ASEP Presidevt, 2014-2015 ROMEO A. ESTARERO mo. rssenre Adviser, Codes and Standards Commitee CODES AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE LOADS AND’ACTIONS ADAM C. ABINALES.tte.1ast RONALDO S. ISONsasen00 Chairpersons LESSANDRO ESTELITO 0. GARCIANOnastate ERNESTO F. CRUZsascr WILFREDO S. LOPRZsex.raserrs Work Group Members STRUCTURAL CONCRETE JORGE P. GENOTA snr Chairman JUANITO C, CUNANANsisser BLAS N. ESPINOSA rsser WILFREDO $. LOPEZ.ou ran 02 VINCI NICHOLAS R. VILLASERORsnsaserrs DANILO A. DOMINGOsaser Work Group Members woop CHRISTOPHER P-T. TAMAYOsasir02 Chairman ARIEL P. SANTOS rasaser Co-Chairman MARK ELSON C, LUCIO, cesaser Work Group Member Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) xiv i eo Ne GODES AND STANDARDS COMM ASEP SECRETARIAT MASONRY AILYN C. ANONICAL, Administrative Officer MAY A. JACINTO Account Officer (CERELINE G. LUCASIA SUNE B. CAIS Administrative Sf CESAR C. PABALANarraser rt Chairman (CHRISTOPHER P-T. TAMAYOsasine» Work Group Member EDITORIAL BOARD ROMEO A. ESTANERO, maneastree Chairman VIRGILIO B. COLUMNAstes.rssenr ‘Chapier I. Chapler 28 Chapter 4 WILFREDO S. LOPEZseu.eastree CHRISTOPHER P.T. TAMAYOprsin00 Chapter 2 ARIEL P. SANTOSsttp rer ‘Chapter 3 DANILO A. DOMINGO gasex Chapter 6 ALLAN B, BENOGSUDANowcr.se Chapter 5 MARK ELSON C, LUCIOssir Chapter 6 CESAR C. PABALAN wierasosn Chapter 7 Work Group Members National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 1* Printing, 2016ASSOCIATION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINESCOMMITTEE ‘ON CODES AND STANDARDS (2007-2016) Letter of Acknowledgement and Appreciation It is with a deep sense of professional satisfaction that the ASEP NSCP Code Committee has accomplished the arduous task of updating the NSCP Structural Cade for Buildings 2010 Edition to this new 2015 Edition, and offers this to the Membership, the General public as well as students in the allied professions. This would not have been possible without the selfless efforts of the various ASEP NSCP Code Committee Chairmen and Members as well as the ASEP Editorial Board and the Secretariat. This NSCP 2015 Edition is not just a reprint as it contains important changes specifically in Earthquake and Wind loading provisions as well as in the Qualified Use of Quenched Tempered (QT) or Thermo- Mechanically Treated Reinforcement (TMT). (Subsection 420.7.6 - Structural Concrete) In the case of the earthquake provisions, the ASEP board in an en Banc session has decided to include the 2 Kilometer Nearness Factors to the Provisions due to fairly recent instrumented records showing large increases in Earthquake velocity and acceleration within the two kilometer distance near the causative fault. (Subsection 208.4.4.3 Minimum Design Load) ‘The wind loading provisions have also been revised with a more concise color coded map of wind velocities as well as Iso-contours In the case of QI/IMT reinforcing bars, the qualifications on the use of these reinforcing bars have been highlighted to warn the public on the ordinary construction practices and procedures normally applicable to Micro alloyed rebars, which would not be applicable to QT/TMT REBARS as these would serve to weaken the rebar and downgrade its strength properties to that of the core material In addition, such use in critical structures, where premature bond failure could result, would result in failure of the structural element. The ASEP has preceded this publication with numerous lectures and symposia on the detrimental effects of the use of QT/TMT reinforcing bars in critical structures and high rise buildings specifically in Seismic Zone 4. We have also seen fit to provide anti-Pitacy Provisions in this Edition in order to protect the Intellectual Property rights of our organization. With this, it would be harder for unscrupulous individuals or organizations to replicate ‘and print unauthorized copies. We shall also be notifying sales outlets for the NSCP 2015 to accept only authorized versions. The features will also make unauthorized copies easily detected, from the cover and allow your Organization to prosecute offenders Submitted by: EMG Cha NSCP) ‘Association of Structural Engineers ofthe Philippines, ine. (ASEP) xvi : | | ] : * 1 3 q : 2016-2017 OFFICERS FREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISON, yyaser President DANILO A. DOMINGO, paser Vice-President JUANITO C. CUNANAN, s,aser Secretary MARK ELSON C. LUCIO, srascr Treasurer DIRECTORS ADAM C. ABINALES, ys LESSANDRO ESTELITO 0. GARCIANO, s,aser RONALDO S. ISON, raser, 0 WALLACE D. LESTANO, este ARIEL P. SANTOS, pases FRANCIS ANTHONY G. VALDERRAMA, x.aser CARLOS M. VILLARAZA, easer IPP & Ex-Officio LL IF FELLOWS RONALDO S. ISON, r.aser.n7 Chancellor WILFREDO S. LOPEZ, raser.rv. Soribe MIRIAM L. TAMAYO, r.assn.er, Bursa ASSOCIATION OF STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (ASEP) ‘OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016 ICERS FREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISON, g.ser President DANILO A. DOMINGO, r.see Vice-President GILBERT B. MAGBUTAY, yuaser Secretary MARK ELSON C. LUCIO, naser Treasurer DIRECTORS ADAM C. ABINALES, jase. rs SUANITO C. CUNANAN, suascr LESSANDRO ESTELITO 0. GARCIANO, n.aser RONALDO S. ISON, r.asne.n. ARIEL P. SANTOS, y.aser FRANCIS ANTHONY G. VALDERRAMA, siaser CARLOS M. VILLARAZA, esse IPP & Ex-Officio COLLEGE OF FELLOWS RONALDO S. ISON, e.sce.e0. Chaneellor WILFREDO S. LOPEZ, pase Scribe MIRIAM L. TAMAYO, pase ev. Bursar National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume I, 7th Edition, 1 Printing, 2016ig ;RUCTURAL ENGINEERS OF THE PHILIPPINES, IN OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3 2014-2015 OFFICERS pas Republic ofthe Philippines Tap apes) DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS = i OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY fer7 | Manila fued | CARLOS M. VILLARAZA, raser President FREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISON, y1aser Vice-President DANILO A. DOMINGO, raser Secretary GILBERT B. MAGBUTAY, nuaser Treasurer DIRECTORS JUANITO C. CUNANAN, s.aser GABRIEL URSUS L. EUSEBIO, w.ssce MARK ELSON C. LUCIO, maser ARIEL P. SANTOS, passer PEDRO M. TOLENTINO, paser FRANCIS ANTHONY G. VALDERRAMA, nase VIRGILIO B. COLUMNA, rasee,o0, IPP & Ex-Officio COLLEGE OF FELLOWS RONALDO S. ISON, raser.es. Chancellor WILFREDO S. LOPEZ, g.aser. nv. Sevibe MIRIAM L. TAMAYO, raser.re. Bursar Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) : i : 3 i ; i | | 7 | i | ' OD Ref. No. 001124 September 14, 2015, ENGR. CARLOS M. VILLARAZA President Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) Suite 713, Future Point Piaza Condominium 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, Dear Engr. Vilaraza: Returned herewith is the uf Ecition 2015 approved by of the Philippines. dated National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) Severth the DPWH Secratary as a referral code of the National Bullging Code Wig advise that ASEP publish this Code in any newspaper of general circulation and in its ishate for information of all concerned. Tk would be appreciated if ASEP could provide te Department complimentary copies for our reference/Mie Very truly yours, fas asis feecretary tne af 545. Mcoconn/mca eee suet ‘National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 1% Printing, 2016 xixRepublic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Manila ‘THE NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES «NSCP) VOLUME J, BUILDINGS, TOWERS, AND OTHER VERTICAL ‘STRUCTURES, SEVENTH EDITION, 2015 ‘AS A REFERRAL CODE OF THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES Pursuant to the General Powers given to the Secretary of Public Works and HHighvvays vested in him by Secton 203 of Presidential Decree 1086, otherwise known as the National Bullding Code of the Philippines, the National Structural Code of the Philipines (NSCP) Seventh Edition, 2035 2 prepared by the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP), is hereby adopted 2s a Referral Code oF PD 1086. CONTENTS Chapter 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Chapter2. MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS Chapter 3 EARTHWORKS AND FOUNDATIONS Chapter4 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE Chapter S STRUCTURAL STEEL Chapter 6 WOOD Chapter? MASONRY Approved in the City of Manila, Pillppines This 26” day of August in the year of our Lord “Two Thousand and Fifteen a a Secretary Department of Public Works and vr x sii tic SSS etic NSCP C101-15 Chapter 14 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES VOLUME I BUILDINGS, TOWERS AND OTHER VERTICAL STRUCTURES SEVENTH EDITION, 2015 Association of Structural Engineers of the Philip) Suite 713, Future Point Plaza Condominium 1 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100 Tel, No. : (+632) 410-0483 (+632) 411-8606 Email: [email protected] Website:http:/iwww.aseponline.org ‘National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 2015CHAPTER 1 ~ General Requirements Table of Contents SECTION 101 sons TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE. 101.1 Special Foundation System: 101.2 Purpose... 101.3 Scope. IOLA Aliemative Systems SECTION 102 DEFINITIONS. SECTION 103. CLASSIFICATION OF STRUCTURES. 103.1 Nature of Oceupaney.. SECTION 105. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS... 104.1 Strength Requirement, 7 104.2 Serviceability Requirement... 104.3 Analysis. 104.4 Foundation Investigation 104.5 Design Review... SECTION 108.. se POSTING AND INSTRUMENTATION... 105.1 Posting of Live Loads . 105.2 Earthquake-Recording lnstrumentation.... SECTION 106. ‘SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS AND CALCULATIONS .. 106.1 General. 106.2 Specifications 106.3 Design Drawings... STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS. 107.1 General 1072 Definitions... 107.3 Structural Inspector 107.4 Inspection Program wun 107.5 Types of Work for Inspection Approved Fabricator nnn Prefabricated Constr Non-Destructive Testing Structural Observation... APPENDICES |-A— Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of Structutes 2015. -A~ Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake Recording Instrumentation for Buildings, "National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edktion, 2015,1-2. CHAPTER 1 ~ General Requirements SECTION 101 TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE LOLA Special Foundation Systems These regulations shall be known as the Natio Struetural Code of the Philippines 2018, Volume 1, 7th Edition, and may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code." 101.2 Purpose ‘The purpose of this ode is. to provide aninimam requitment forthe design of buildings, cowers and othr venta! sivetures, and minimum standards and guidelines to safeguard life or lin, propery and publ welfare by ining and_ conrolling. the design, consrition Quality of raerials persning tothe stuctural aspects of ailbutdings and stuetures in histo 101.3 Seope ‘The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance and use of buildings, towers and other vertical structures within this, Jurisdiction. jecial structures such as but not limited to single family Sveings slope sion lid produc nie and hctaullc Mood control sacar, should be seered to Speci site of price Iterative but shall refer to provisions of his code ae a misimim wherever splice For additions, alterations, maintenance, and change in use of buildings and structures, see Section 108. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of corstruetion or other requirements, the most restrictive provisions shall, govern except in the case of single family dwellings, Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. 10L4 Alternative Systems he provision ofthis cod arent intended to prevent the vee af any omc altomate design or aod of Consucion nat special preserved by tis code proved any alternate has been pemited andi 86 Ertterzed yt Bing Orca xe Seton 102 Sponsors of any system of design or construction not thin the scope of hs eode, the adegiey of which had been shown by sucess use and by acs a ea shall have the right to present the data on whieh their design is based to the Building Official or to a board of examiners appointed by the Building Official or the project ouneddeveipe. This at stall be composed of competent structural engineers and shall have authority to frvestigt the das submited, to require est any, nd to formulate rules governing design and construction of such systems to meet the intent ofthis code. These rules, ‘when approved and promulgated by the Building Official, shall be of the same force and effect as the provisions of this code Association of Siructural Engineers ofthe Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) isis PR a ese, i ula i | ( | ' BCTION 102° DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this code, certain terms, phrases, words and theit derivatives shall be constried as specified in this chapter and clsewhete in this code where specific definitions are provided. Terms, phrases and words used in the singular include the plural and vice versa. Terms, phrases and words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and vice versa ‘The following terms are defined for use in this code: ALTER or ALTERATION _ is any change, addition or ‘modification in construction or occupancy. APPROVAL shall mean that the proposed work or completed work conforms to this code in the opinion of the Building Official, APPROVED as to materials and types of construction, refers to approval by the Building Official as the result of investigation and tests conducted by the Building Official, oF by reason of accepted principles or tests by recognized authorities, technical or seientiie organizations AS GRADED is the extent of surface conditions on ‘completion of grading, AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION ig the crganization, political subdivision, office or individual charged with the responsibility of administering “and enforcing the provisions ofthis code BEDROCK is in-place solid or altered rock, BENCH is a relatively level step excavated into earth ‘material on which fills to be placed. BORROW js carth material acquited ftom an offsite location for use in grading on a site BUILDING _ is any structure usually enclosed by walls and a roof, constructed to provide support or shelter for an intended use or occupancy, BUILDING, EXISTING isa building erected prior to the adoption of this code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. CHAPTER 1 -Goneral Requirement 1-3 BUILDING OFFICIAL is the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement OF this code, or the Building Officia’s duly authorized representative CIVIL ENGINEER is a professional engineer licensed to Practice in the field of civil engineering CIVIL ENGINEERING is the science or profession in Which 2 knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences gained by study and practice is applied with judgement to utilize natural and man-made resources and forces in the planning, design, management, construction, and maintenance of buildings, struetures, facilites, and utilities in their totality, for the progressive well-being and for the benefit of mankind, enhancing the environment, ‘community living, industry, and transportation, taking into consideration such aspeets as functionality, efficiency. economy, safety, and environmental quality COMPACTION is the densification of @ fill by ‘mechanical or chemical means, CONSTRUCTION FAILURE is a failure that occurs during construction and they are considered to be either a collapse or distress, of a structural system to such a degree that it cannot safely serve its intended purpose.’ CONTINUOUS STRUCTURAL INSPECTION is a structural inspection where the structural inspector is on the site at all times observing the work requiring structural inspection, EARTH MATERIAL is any rock, natural soil or fill ot any combination thereof, ENGINEER-OF-RECORD is a civil engineer responsible forthe structural design, EROSION is the wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind or water. EXCAVATION is the mechanical removal of earth material EXISTING GRADE is the grade prior to grading. FAILURE is defined as an unacceptable difference between expected and observed performance. This, definition includes catastrophic structural collapse, but also includes performance problems that are not necessarily, catastrophic or life-threatening, including “serviceability problems such as distress, excessive deformation, Premature deterioration of materials, leaking roofs and facades, and inadequate interior environmental control systems.” In the event of a significant failure, the parties ‘ypically retain experts to determine the cause of the Perceived failure. Occasionally a failure results from a National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume I, 7th Edition, 20154-4 CHAPTER 1 — General Requirements single condition, but typically, failures result from a combination of mistakes, oversights, miscommunications, ‘misunderstandings, ignorance, lapses, slips, incompetence, intentional violations or non-compliance, and inadequate ‘quality assurance. The causes for these conditions vary, but may include simple mistakes (sueh as sending information to a structural engineer when it should have been sent to the architect), conclusions based on faulty assumptions, an employee's “laziness, ignorance, or malevolent urge.’ fatigue from excessive workload, inadequate training, “time boxing” practices used to minimize fees « a clien overrelianee on computer-aided design and drafting (CAD), failure to understand and deliver client requirements, time pressures to a deliver a project by certain deadlines, and ineffective coordination and integration of the design team,” FILL is a deposit of earth material placed by artificial ‘means. FINISH GRADE js the final grade of the site that conforms to the approved plan FORENSIC ENGINEERING is the application of the art tnd science of engineering in the jurisprudence system, requiring the serviees of legally qualified engineers Forensic engineering may include investigation of the physical causes of accidents and other sources of claims ‘and litigation, preparation of engineering reports, testimony fat hearings and trials in administrative or judicial proceedings, and the rendition of advisory opinions to assist the resolution of disputes affecting life or property. ° GENERAL COLLAPSE is the immediate, deliberate demolition of an entire steucture by a triggering event (eg explosion). GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER is a registered Civil Engineer with special qualification in the practice of Geotechnical Engineering as recognized by the Board of Civil Engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission as endorsed by the Specialty Division of Geotechnical Engineering of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING is the application of the principles of soil and rock mechanics in the investigation, evaluation and design of civil works involving the use of earth materials and foundations and the inspection or testing of the construction thereof GRADE is the vertical location of the ground surface. GRADING is an excavation or fll or combination thereof. KEY is a designed compacted fill placed in a trench ‘excavated in earth material beneath the toe of a slope. Associaton of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) LIMITED LOCAL COLLAPSE is a failure of 9 struetural member without affecting the adjacent members (ce, destruction of one or two columns in a molti-bay structure)! OCCUPANCY — is the purpose for which a building or other structures or part thereof, is used of intended to be used, PERIODIC STRUCTURAL INSPECTION is a structural inspection where the inspections are made on a periodic basis and satisfy the requirements of continuous inspection, provided this periodic scheduled inspection is performed as outlined in the inspection program prepared by the structural engineer. PREFABRICATED ASSEMBLY is a structural unit, the integral parts of whieh have been built up or assembled prior to incorporation in the building. PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION is the inspection requited by this code to be performed by the civil engineer Such inspections include that performed by persons supervised by such engineer and shall be sufficient to form an opinion relating to the conduct of the work. PROGRESSIVE COLLAPSE is the spread of an initial focal failure from element to element, eventually resulting in the collapse of an entire structure or dispraportionately large part of it? ROBUSTNESS is the insensibility of a structure to local failure. From this definition, it follows that the robustness is a property of the structure.’ ROUGH GRADE js the stage at which the grade approximately conforms to the approved plan. SITE is any Jot of parcel of land or contiguous combination thereof, under the same ownership, where grading is performed or permitted, SLOPE is an inclined ground surface the inclination of whieh is expressed as a ratio of vertical distance to horizontal distance. SOIL is naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying, bedrock, SOILS ENGINEER See Geotechnical Engineer. SOILS ENGINEERING See Geotechnical Engineering. STRUCTURE _ is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of worl artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER is a registered Civil Engineer with special qualification in the practice of ‘Structural Engineering as recognized by the Board of Civil Engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission or by the Specialty Division of the Philippine lnsitute of Civil Engineers (PICE) together with the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ASEP) and Institution of Specialist Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ISSEP), STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING is a discipline of civil engineering dealing with the analysis and. design of structures that support or resist loads insuring the safety of the structures against natural forces, STRUCTURAL FAILURE is the reduction of capability of. structural system or component to such a degree that it cannot safely serve its intended purpose,’ Sirveural flues can be divided into various categorie bosed on consequent damages to ince: Caascopte Fate with Loss of Life Catasophie Fare which No Homan Liver are Endangered) Failure Reaiting in Exesive Property Damage, and Fale Resling Reduced Serviceability” STRUCTURAL INSPECTION is the visual observation by a staciurl inspector of paula ype of eonsruton work or operation Tor the purpose of ensuing ts general Complinee to the approved plans and speciiatins and theappliable workmanship provisions ofthis code as el as. overall constuction “sfety at various. stages ol construction. it iailecat STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION isthe visa ebseraton of the sratiral system by the sutra Observer a povided For in Seton 107.2, frie gona Conformance tthe approved pans and spectcans, at Signican consetion stage and a complaion of the stuctural tem Stctral observation doc net include or waive the responsibilty forte suc noposion Feqedby Seton 1071 or ohersections ofthis TERRACE is a relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope surlce for drainage and maintenance purposes. Oe 1 tnestigation of Serra Fares, ASCE, 1986 ‘The American Society of Chl Engineers (ASCE) Technical Connon Foromie Enhnesring {Forensic Engineering, 2" Eton, Kent, Carper, Editor, 200. Beis of Suge Sacral Coes, Dini Damen {Setar Fares CHAPTER 1 ~ General Requirement Notional Structural Code of the Phiippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 2015 184-6 CHAPTER 1 ~ General Requirements SECTION 103 CLASSIFICATION OFSTRUCTURES 103.1 Nature of Occupaney Buildings and other structures shall be classified, based on the nature of occupaney, according to Table 103-1 for purposes of applying wind and earthquake loads in Chapter 2, Each building or other structures shall be assigned to the highest applicable occupancy category or categories Assignment of the same structure to multiple occupancy categories based on use and the type of loading condition being evaluated (e.g. wind or seismic) shall be permissible, When buildings or other structures have multiple uses (eccupancies), the relationship between the uses of various parts of the building or other structure and the independence of the structural system for those various pparts shall be examined. ‘The classification for each independent structural system of a multiple-use building or other structure shall be that of the highest usage group in any part of the building or other structure that is dependent Con that basic structural system, Table 103-1 Occupaney Category Table 103-1 (cont’d)Occupancy Catezory ‘OCCUPANCY CATEGORY, ‘OCCUPANCY OR FUNCTION OF STRUCTURE GECUPANCY ‘CATEGORY ‘GECUPANCY OR FUNCTION OF STRUCTURE COccupancies ving surgery and emorsency Five and police stations, Garages and shots for emerwen tmerzeney sera, 1 veils and Sustres a holes emergency prepares Sirastres sd equipment in communication centers and lier feles required fr emergency response, Facilities foe sandy power-generating equlpment foe Category Isrts, ‘Tanke o¢ ater seveires contiing housing supposing water or eer fie-sppresson nt or egipment reqvired. for the. protection of Category Is Ih rT, Vand V sires Publis schoo uidings. Hespitls, Designated evacuation centers and Power ad communication rasmission es. 1M Hszardous Facies COceupances ane structures housing or supporting toxic or explosive cemieak or sbstarces, Non-buildng structs storing, supporting oF containing “quaniies of CONE OF explosive ‘sbetano=s, ‘Association of Structural Engineers ofthe Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) ulldings wit an assembly coor with an ecu’ eae of 1,000 oF mors, Fduetonal_ bul rari tori wore occupa, such ae scum, tha capac a 30 Buildings used for college ees edation wi. eapsety of $00 or more occupants, Insivtona) builings with $0 o¢ more ineapociated patents, but vot included in Structures IU Spesiat bccones Category Structures Mental hospitals, staitaranas, jot, prisons \ and other bulings where personal eres inmates ae sil restrained, Churches, Moves, and other Religion Facies, All stretares ih an oscupaney of $000 oF more persons Seuetres and gipment in power-geneing stations, and ether public Illy files not Included ia Category I or Category Mh, ad reed for conned operation, 1 Standard All structures housing occupancies ot Occupancy havingfimetionsnotistedinCategory 1, 1 Structures orlllandCategoryY, Y- misceltancous | Privategarages.carpors shedsand fences ‘over | Smmhigh CHAPTER 1 ~ General Requirement 1-7 SECTION 104 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 104.1 Strength Requirement Buildings, towers and other vertical structures and all portions thereof shall be designed and constructed to sustain, within the limitations specified in this code, all loads set forth in Chapter 2 and elsewhere in this code, combined in accordance with Section 203, Design shall be in accordance with Strength Design, Load and Resistance Factor Design and Allowable Strength Design methods, as permitted by the applicable material chapters 104.2 Serviceabil Requirement 104.21 General Structural systems and members thereof shall be designed to have adequate stifiness to limit deflections, lateral drifts, vibration, or any other deformations that adversely affect the intended use and performance of buildings, towers and other vertical structures. The design shall also consider durability, resistance to exposure to weather or aggressive ‘environment, erack control, and other conditions that affect the intended use and performance of buildings, towers and other vertical structures. 1043 Anal Any system or method of construction (© be used shall be based on a rational analysis in accordance with well- established principles of mechanics that take into account equilibrium, general stability, geometric compatibility and oth short-term and long-term material — properties Members that tend to accumulate residual deformations. under repeated service loads shall have included in their analysis the added eccentricities expected to occur during their service life. Such analysis shall result in a system that provides a complete load path capable of twansferring all loads and forces from their point of origin to the load- resisting elements. The analysis shall include, but not bbe limited to, the provisions of Sections 1043.1 through 04.3.3, 104.3.1 Stability against Overturning Every structure shall be designed to resist the overturning effects caused by the lateral forces specified with adequate Factor of Safety (FOS), See Section 206.6 for retaining walls, Section 207 for wind loading and Section 208 for ‘earthquake loading, National Structural Cade of the Philippines Volume J, 7th Edition, 20154-8 CHAPTER 1 General Requirements 1043.2 Self-Straining Forces Provisions shall be made for anticipated self-straining forces arising from differential settlement of foundations and) from restrained dimensional changes due to temperature, moisture, shrinkage, heave, ereep and similar effects, 1043.3 Anchorage Anchorage of the roof to walls and columns, and of walls fand columns to foundations shall be provided and ‘adequately detailed t0 resist the uplift and sliding forces thot result from the application of the preseribed forces. Concrete and masonry walls shall be anchored to all floors, roofs and other structural elements that provide lateral Support for the wall. Such anchorage shall provide a positive direct connection capable of resisting the horizontal forces specified in Chapter 2 but not less than the minimum forces in Section 206.4. 1044 Foundation {nvestigation Soil explorations shall be required for buildings, towers and fother vertical structures falling under Categories 1, HIN) fand IV in accordance with Table 103-1 of as required by the Building Official or if the site specific conditions make the foundation investigation necessary. Detailed requirements for foundation investigations shall be in accordance with Chapter 3 ofthis code. 104.5 Design Review ‘The design calculations, drawings, specifications and other design-related documents for buildings, towers and other vertical structures with irregular configuration in ‘Occupancy Categories 1, Il or IIE within Seismic Zone 4, structures under Alternative Systems in Section 101.4, and Undefined Strictural Systems not listed in Table 208-11, shall be subject to a review by an independent recognized structural engineer or engineers to be employed by the owner in accordance with the ASEP Design Peer Review Guidelines. ‘The structural engineet or structural engineers performing the review shall have comparable {qualifications and experience as the structural engineer responsible for the design. The reviewer or reviewers shall obtain a professional waiver from the engineer-of-record ‘who shall be expected to grant such waiver in keeping with ‘ethical standards of the profession as adopted in ASEP guidelines for peer review (Appendix I-A), ‘The design review shall, as @ minimum, verify the general compliance with this code which shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the design load criteria, the ‘design concept, mathematical model and techniques. ‘The following may also be verified, that there are no major errors in pertinent calculations, drawings and specifications and may also ensure that the structure as reviewed, meet minimum standards for safety, adequacy and acceptable standard design practice. ‘The engineer-of-ecord shall submit the plans and specifications, a signed and sealed statement by the Structural engineer doing the review that the above review has been performed and that minimum standards have been met See Section 208.5.3.6.3.2 for design review requirements ‘when nonlinear time-history analysis is used for earthquake design. In keeping with the ethical standards of the profession, the reviewer or reviewers shall not supplant the engineer-of record as engineer-of-record for the project. The design review shall not in any way transfer or diminish the responsibility of the engineer-of-record. ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) POSTING AND INSTRUMENTATION 105.1 Post of Live Loads ‘The live londs for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial building has been designed shall fave such design live loads conspicuously posted by the ‘owner in that part of each story in which they apply, using, durable metal signs. It shall not be allowed to remove or deface such notices. The occupant of the building shall be responsible for keeping the actual load below the allowable limits. 1052 Earthquake-Recording Instrumentation 1052.1 General Unless waived by the Building Official, every building in Seisinic Zone 4 over 50 m in height shail be provided with not less than_ three approved Earthquake Recording Instruments (ERI). The ERI shall be interconnected for ‘common star and common timing. Please refer to “ASEP Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake Recording Instrumentation for Buildings (Appendix -B).. 1052.2 Location The instruments shall be located in the basement, midportion, and near the top of the building, Each instrument shall be located so that access is maintained at all times and is unobstructed by room contents. A. sign sating “MAINTAIN CLEAR ACCESS TO THIS INSTRUMENT” shall be “posted in a conspicuous location. 108. 3 Maintenance Maintenance and service of the instruments shall be provided by the owner of the building, subject to the ‘monitoring of the Building Official. Data produced by the instruments shall be made available to the Building Offical or any authorized agency upon request 1052.4 Instrumentation of Selected Buil gs All owners of existing structures selected by the authorities having jurisdiction shall provide accessible Space for the installation of appropriate carthguake- ‘ecording instruments, determined by a Structural Engineer National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume I, 7th Edition, 2015 CHAPTER 1 - General Requirement 1.9 SECTION 106 —— = SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS AN CALCULATIONS D 106.1 General Copies of design calculations, reports, plans, specifications and inspection program for all, constructions shall bear the signature and seal of the engineer-of record, 106.2 Specifications ‘The specifications shall contain information covering the ‘material and construction requirements. The materials and construction requirements shall conform to the specifications referred to in Chapters | to 7 of this eode, 106.3 Design Drawings 1063.1 General ‘The design drawings shall be drawn to scale on durable paper or cloth using permanent ink and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent Of the work proposed.The drawings shall show a complete design with sizes, sections, relative locations and connection details of the various members. Floor levels, ‘column centers and offsets shall be dimensioned. Where available and feasible, archive copies shall be maintained in, durable medium such as compact disc (CD) and digital versatile dise (DVD), 1063.2 Required Informati The design drawings shall contain, but shall not be limited to the general information listed in Section 106.3.2.1 and material specific information fisted in Sections 106.3.2.2 and 106.3.2.3, as applicable, 106.3.2.1 General formation 1, Name and date of issue of building code and supplements, if any, to which the design conforms. 2, Strengths or designations of materials to be used. 3. Design strengths of underlying soil or rock. The soil ‘rock profile, when available, shall be provided, 4. Live loads and other fonds used in design and clearly indicated in the floor plans.1-10 CHAPTER 1 ~ Generel Requirements 5. Seismic design basis including the total base shear coefficient; a description of the lateral load sesisting system; and the fundamental natural period in the design in each direction under consideration. 6. Provisions for dimensionalehanges resulting from ‘creep, shrinkage, heave and temperature, 7. Camber of trusses, beams and girders, iTrequired. 8. Explanation or definition of symbols and abbreviations used in the drawings, 9. Engineer-of-Record’s professional license number and expiration date of the eurtent Professional Regulation Commission registration (PRC). 1063.22 Structural Concrete 1. Specified compressive strength (f2) of concrete at stated ages or stages of construction for which eaehpart of structure designed. The 28-day compressive strngth (FO shall be the basis of design in service condition, 2. Anchorage embedment lengths or cutoff points of steel reinforcement and location and length of lap splices, 3. Type and location of welded splices and mechanical connections of reinforcement. 4. Magnitude and location of prestressing forces, ineluding prestressed cable layout 5. Minimum concrete compressive strength (f,yat time ‘of post-tensioning. 6. Stressing sequence for post-tensioned tendons. 7. Details and location of all contraction or isolation Joints specified for plain concrete in Chapter 4. 8. Statement if concrete slab is designed as a structural diaphragm, as specified in Sections 421.94 and A219. Tl STS AND. RUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS 107.1 General All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection throughout the various work. stages. One or more structural inspectors who are registered civil engineers with experience in structural construction, who shall undertake competent inspection during construction on the types of work listed under Section 107.5, shall be employed by the owner or the engineer-of- record acting as the owner's agent. Exception: The Building Oficial may waive the requirement for the employment of a structural inspector if the construction is ofa minor nature. In addition to structural inspections, structural observations shall be performed when required by Section 107.9, 1072 Definitions See Section 102 for definitions. 107.3 Structural Inspector 1073.1 Qualifications ‘The structural inspector shall be a registered civil engineer who shall demonstrate competence for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring structural inspection 107.3.2 Duties and Responsibilities ‘The structural inspector shall observe the work assigned for conformance to the approved design drawings and specifications. Any discrepancy observed shall be brought to the immediate attention of the constructor for correction, then, if uncorrected, fo the owner, engineer-of-record and/or to the Building Official ‘The structural inspector shall verify that the as-built drawings (see Section 106.5) pertaining to the work assigned reflect the condition as constructed. ‘Associaton of Structural Engineers ofthe Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) ‘The structural inspector shal also submit a final report duly signed and sealed stating whether the work requiring structural inspection was, to the best of the inspectors Knowledge, in conformance to the approved plans and specifications and the applicable workmanship provisions ‘ofthis code. 1074 Inspection Program ‘The structural inspector shall prepare an appropriate testing, land inspection program that shall be submitied to the ‘owner, engineer-of-record and/or to the Building Official He shall designate the portions of the work that requires structural inspections. When structural observation is required by Section 107. the inspection program shall describe the stages. of construction at which structural observation is to occur, “Tho inspection program shall include samples of inspection reporis and provide time limits for submission of reports, 107.5 Types of Work for Inspection Except as provided in Section 107.1, the types of work listed betow shall be inspected by a structural inspector. 1075.1 Concrete During the taking of test specimens and plat conerete. See Section 107.5.12 for shoterete, Fxcepilons 1. Concrete for foundations of residential. buildings accommodating 10 or fewer persons, or buildings falling under Category V of Table 103-1, provided the Building Oficial finds that a structural hazard does ot exis For foundation concrete, other than castein-place deified pites or caissons, where the structural design is based on anf ot greater than 17 MPa, Nonstructural slabs on grade, including prestressed slabs. on grade when effective prestress in concrete is less than 10) MPa. 4 Sue work concrete fully supported on earth and concrete where no special hazard exiss, 10752 _ Bolts Installed in Concrete Prior to and during the placement of conerete around bolts ‘when stress increases permitted by Section 426 are utilized. CHAPTER 1 - General Requirement 1-11 10753 Special Moment-Resisting Conerete Frame For special moment-resisting concrete frame design seismic Toad in structures within Seismic Zone 4, the structural inspector shall provide reports to the engineer-of-record and shall provide continuous inspection of he placement of the reinforcement and concrete, 107.54 Reinforcing Steel and Prestressing Steel Tendons 107.54. During all stressing and grouting of tendons in prestressed concrete. 107542 During placing of reinforcing steel and prestressing tendons for all concrete required to have structural inspection by Section 107.5.1 Exception: The structural inspector need not be present continuously during placing of reinforcing steel and prestressing tendons, provided the structural inspector has inspected for conformance to the approved plans prior to the closing of forms or the delivery of concrete to the jobsite. 107.55 Structural Welding 1075.1 General During the welding of any member or connection that is dosigned to resist loads and forces required by this eode, Exceptions: 1. Welding done in- an approved fabricator's. shop in accordance with Section 107.6. The structural inspector need not be comimously present during welding of the following items, provided the materials, qualifications of welding procedures and welders are verified prior to the start Of work: periodic inspections are made of work in progress; and a visual inspection of all welds is made prior to completion or prior 10 shipment. of shop welding: a@Single-pass fillet welds not exceeding 8 mm in size. 0) Floor and roof deck welding. ©) Welded studs when used for structural diaphragm or composite systems @) Welded sheet steel for cold-formed steel framing members such as studs and joists. ©) Welding of stairs and railing systems. "National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 2015,4-12 CHAPTER 1 ~ General Requirements 107.5.5.2. Special Moment-Resisting Steel Frames During the non-destructive testing (NDT) of welds specified in Seetion 107.8 of this code, the use of certified welders shall be required for welding structural steel connections for this type of frame. Critical joint connections shall be subjected to non-destructive testing using certified NDT technicians. 1075.53 Welding of Reinforcing Steel During the non-destructive testing of welds. 1075.6 High-Strength Bolts ‘The inspection of high-strength A325 and A490 bolts shall, be in accordance with approved internationally recognized standards and the requirements of this section. While the work is in progress, the structural inspector shall determine that the requirements for bolts, nuts, washers and paint, bolted parts; and installation and tightening in such standards are met, Such inspections may be performed on, a periodic basis as defined in Section 107. ‘The structural inspector shall observe the calibration procedures when such procedures ate required by the plans ‘or specifications. He shall monitor the installation of bolts to determine that all layers of connected materials have been drawn together and that the selected procedure is properly used to tighten al bolts, 1075.7 Structural Masonry 107.5.7.1 For masonry, other than fully grouted open-end hollow-unit masonry, during preparation and taking of any required prisms or test specimens, placing of all masonry units, placement of reinforcement, inspection of grout space, immediately prior to closing of clesnouts, and during all grouting operations, Exception: For hollow-unit masonry where thefy, is no more than 10 MPa for concrete units or 18 MPa for clay units, structural inspection may be performed as required for fully grouted ‘open-end hhollow-unit masonry specified in Section 1075.72. 107.8.7.2. For fully grouted open-end hollow-unit masonry. during preparation and taking of any required prisms or test, specimens, at the start of laying units, after the placement of reinforcing steel, grout space prior to each grouting ‘operation, and during all grouting operations. Exception: ‘Structural inspection as required in Sections 107.5.7.1 and 107.5.7.2 need not be provided when design stresses have heen adjusted as specified in Chapter 7 10 permit roncontinuous inspection. 107.58 Reinforced Gypsum Conerete When eastin-place Class B gypsum concrete is being, mixed and placed 1075.9 Insulating Concrete Fill During the application of insulating concrete fill when used as part of a structural system. Exception: The structural inspections may be limited to an initial inspection 10 check the deck surface and placement of ‘reinforcing steel. The structural inspector shall monitor the preparation of compression test specimens during this inital inspection 1075.10 Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials During the application of spray-applied fire-resistive material, 1075.11 Piling, Drilled Piers and Caissons During driving and load testing of piles and construction of cast-in-place drilled piles or eaissons. See Sections 107.5.1 and 107.5.4 for eonerete and reinforcing steel inspection. Association of Structural Engineers of the Phiippines, Inc. (ASEP) 107.5.12 Shoterete During the taking of test specimens and placing of all shoteret. Except ‘Shotcrete work fully supported on earth, minor repairs and When in the opinion of the Building Official no special acai exists 1075413 Special Grading, Excavation and Filing “During earthwork excavations, grading and filling ‘operations inspection to satisfy requirements of Chapter 3 and Section 109.5, 107.514 Special Cases Work that, in the opinion of the structural engineer, involves unusual hazards or conditions. 1075.15 Non-Destructive Testing In-situ non-destructive testing program, in addition to the requirements of Section 107.8 that in the opinion of the Siructural engineer may supplement or replace conventional tests on concrete or other materials and assemblies. 107.6 Approved Fabricators Structural inspections required by this section and clsewhere in this code are nat required where the work is done on the premises of a fabricator approved by the Structural engineer to perform such work without structural inspection. ‘The approved fabricator shall submit a Certifiente of compliance that the work was performed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications 10 the Building Official and to the engineer or architect-of- record. The approved fabricator’s qualifications shall be contingent on compliance withthe following: ‘The fabricator has developed and submitted a detailed fabrication procedural manual reflecting key quality control procedures. that will provide a basis for inspection control of workmanship and the fabricator plant CHAPTER 1 —_General Requirement 1-13, Verification of the fabricator's quality control capabilities, plant and personnel as outlined in the fabrication procedural manual shall be by an approved inspection or quality control agency. Periodic plant inspections shall be conducied by an approved inspection or quality control ageney to monitor the effectiveness of the quality control program, 107.7 Prefabricated Construction 1077 General 1 Purpose ‘The purpose of this section is to regulate materials end establish methods of safe construction where any sinucture ‘oF portion thereof is wholly or partially prefabricated, 107.7.1.2 Scope Unless otherwise specifically stated in this section, all prefabricated construction and all materials used therein, shall conform to all the requirements of this code 107.7.1.3 Definition See Section 102 for Definitions. 107.7.2 Tests of Materials Every approval of a material not specifically mentioned in this code shall incorporate as a proviso the kind and ‘number of tests to be made during prefabrication 107.73 Tests of Assemblies ‘The Building Official may require special tests to be made fon assemblies to determine their structural adequacy, durability and weather resistance. 107.74 Connections Every device used to connect prefabricated assemblies shatl be designed as required by this code and shall be capable of developing the strength of the largest member connected, except in the case of members forming part of a structural frame designed as specified in Chapter 2. Connections shall be capable of withstanding uplift forces as specified in Chapter 2 107-7. Pipes and Conduits In structural design, due allowance shall be made for any material to be removed or displaced for the installation of pipes, conduits or other equipment, Nation Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 20151-14 CHAPTER 1 ~ General Requirements 107.7.6 Certificate and ispection 107.7.6.1 Materials ‘Materials and the assembly thereof shall be inspected to determine compliance with this code. Every material shall, bbe graded, marked or labeled where required elsewhere in this code. 107.7.6.2. Certificate ‘A certificate of acceptance shall be furnished with every prefabricated assembly, except where the assembly is readily accessible to inspection at the site. The certificate of acceptance shall certly that the assembly in question has been inspected and meets all the requirements of this code. 107.7.6.3 Certifying Ageney To be acceptable under this code, every certificate of approval shall be made by a nationally or internationally recognized certifying body or agency. 107.7.6.4 Field Erection Placement of prefabricated assemblies at the building site shall be inspected to determine compliance with this code. 107.765 Continuous Inspection If continuous inspection is required for certain materials where construction takes place on the site, it shall also be required where the same materials are used in prefabricated ‘construction, Exception: Continuous. inspection will not be required during prefabrication if the approved agency’ certifies 10. the onstruction and furnishes evidence of compliance. 107.8 Non-Destru ce Testi 1078.1 General In Scismic Zone 4, welded, fully-testrained connections between the primary members of special moment-resisting, frames shall be tested by nondestructive methods. performed by certified NDT technicians for compliance with approved standards and job specifications. This testing shall be a part of the structural inspection requirements of Section 107.5. A program for this testing shall be established by the person responsible for structural design ‘and as shown on plans and specifications. 1078.2 Testing Program As @ minimum, the testing program shall include the following: 107.82.1 All complete penetration groove welds contained in joints and splices shall be tested 100 percent cither by ultrasonic testing or by radiography. Exceptions: 1. When approved, the non-destructive testing rate for an individual welder or welding operator may be reduced 0 25 percent, provided the reject rate is demonstrated to be 5 percent or tess of the welds tested for: the welder or welding operator. A sampling of at least 40 completed welds for a job shall be made for: such reduction evaluation. Reject rate ix defined as the number of welds containing rejectable defects divided by the mumber of welds completed. For evaluating the reject rate of continuous welds over 900 mm in length where the effective throat thickness is 25 mm or less, each 300 mm increment or fraction thervaf shall be considered as one weld. For evaluating the reject rate on continuous welds over 900 mm in lengih where the effective throat thickness is greater than 23 mm, each 150 mm of length or fraction thereof shall be considered one weld. For complete penetration groove welds on materials less than 8 mm thick, non-destructive testing Is not required: for this welding, continuous inspection is required. 3. When approved by the Building Official and outlined in the project plans “and: specifications, this non- destructive ultrasonic testing may be performed in the shop of an approved fabricator utilizing qualified test techniques in the employment ofthe fabricator 107.8.2.2 Partial penetration groove welds when used in column splices shall be tested either by ultrasonic testing or radiography when required by the plans and specifications. For patil penetration groove welds when used in columa, splices, with an effective throat less than 20 mm thick, nondestructive testing is not required; for this welding, continuous structural inspection is required. 107.8.2.3 Base metal thicker than 40 mm, when subjected to through-thickness weld shrinkage strains, shall be ultrasonically inspected for discontinuities directly behind such welds after joint completion Any material discontinuities shall Be accepted or rejected ‘on the basis of the defect rating in accordance with the (larger reflector) criteria of approved national standards. ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) 1078.3 Others “The structural engineer may accept or require in place non- destructive testing of concrete or other materials and ‘assemblies o supplement or replace conventional tests, 107.9 Structural Observation 1079.1. General ‘Structural observation shall be provided in Seismic Zone 4 ‘when one of the following conditions exists: 1, The structure is defined in Table 103-1 as Occupancy Category I, I. If and IV.; ‘The structure is in Seismie Zone 4, Nas set forth in Table 208-4 is greater than 1.0, and a lateral design is required for the entire structure; ‘When so designated by the structural engineer, or ‘When such observation is specifically required by the Building Official 1079. Structural Observer ‘The owner shall employ the engineer-of-record or another civil engineer to perform structural observation a defined in Section 107. ‘Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the ‘owner's representative, structural inspector, consiructor and the Building Official. If not resolved, the structural observer shall submit to the Building Official a written statement duly signed and scaled, identifying any deficiency. 1079.3 Const tion Stages for Obsorvations The structural observations shall be performed at the Construction stages prescribed by the inspection program prepared as required by Section 107.4 1t shall be the duty of the engineerin-charge of Construction, as authorized in the Building Permit, to notify the structural observer that the described construction Stages have been reached, and to provide access to and ‘means for observing the components of the structural system, CHAPTER 1 ~General Requirement 1-15, "National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume I, 7th Edition, 2015NSCP 6101-15 APPENDIX 1-A RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES ON STRUCTURAL DESIGN PEER REVIEW OF STRUCTURES 2015 Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. Suite 713, Future Point Plaza Condominium 1 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines 1100 Tel. No. : (+632) 410-0483 Fax No. : (4632) 411-8606 Email: aseponline@email,com, Websitechttp://nww.asepontine.org National Structural Code of the Philippines Volume |, 7th Edition, 2018Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, inc. (ASEP) About this Guidelines Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of Structures 2015, Published by Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. Copyright® 2015 Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) Suite 713 Future Point Plaza Condominium 1, 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, 1100 Philippines ‘Telephone Nos. +63 (2) 410-0483, Facsimile +63 (2) 411-8606 E-mail Address, [email protected] Website hup://www.asenonline.org ‘About ASEP The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc, (ASEP) is the recognized organization of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Established in 1961, ASEP has been in existence for more than 50 solid years. Print History 2000 2ois Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP)IA2 FOREWORD ‘Challenges have arisen but ASEP has remained steadfast and committed in furthering its aim "to advance structural engineering, uphold hnigh ethical values, and promote national and international professional collaborations..." Design peer review is incorporated in the National Structural Code of the Philippines to provide the means for professional discussion and evaluation of special structural system design that is beyond the Code's standard provisions. This review is, critical to confirm the design or resolve problems that might be encountered in the structural system behavior and building safety at large. The Filipino structural engineers excel not only in the local but in the international field as well. They ere recognized not as competitors but as global pariners for the benefit of humanity. ‘The Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of Structures eventually will evolve further as the need arises 10 improve the means to promote life safety and share the structural engineering advancement. We are grateful to those who have shared their knowledge and time in the formulation ofthese Guidelines both past and present Committee members. It required one's unselfish devotion that often calls for self-sacrifice - be it time, physical presence, or the shating of expertise. a Carlos M\fitlaraza, » see ASEP President (2014-2015) Association of Structural Engineers ofthe Philippines, Ine. (ASEP) 1A3 PREFACE. ~The advocacy of the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippine (ASEP) is to uphold the high standards in structural engineering practice in the Philippines, ASEP has achieved this by updating the Philippine structural design codes and ensure that these are at par with international standards, as well as adapt them for use in the Philippine setting, ‘This Design Peer Review Manual isthe latest update which shall supplement the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP). The purpose of this manual is to provide an independent review of the structural design of a structure, and to assure that it conforms with the requirements of the latest edition of the NSCP and related technical standards to promote life safety _ and sound engineering design practices. “The provisions in the Manual does not require the conduct of peer review on all ypes of structures but rather on certain features of siructures (Le, importance. occupancy, vulnerability to earthquake). However, the owner may use this Manual a reference "if poct review of their structure is preferred, The use ofthis Manual is intended to promote exchange of design principles and innovative ideas, and to practice good professional ethics among the Owner, Engineer-of-Record, and Peer Reviewer. ‘This Manual shall only be used as intended and as stipulated in its objectives. ‘This Manual is « product of the dedication, knowledge, and efforts of the ASEP Committee on Design Peer Review. / Frfflerick Frangs M. Sison ASEP President (2015-2016) Acknowledgements ‘Sincere thanks to past presidents Adam C. Abinales, Anthony Vladimir C. Pimentel, Christopher P. 7. Tamayo , Miriam Lusica- Tamayo, Ronaldo S. Ison, Carlos M. Villaraza, past director Rico P. Gomez, and to the rest of ASEP members who provided their inputs and guidance in the completion of this guide. The names and affiliations of all who assisted are included in the Participants List atthe end of this guide. ASEP Design Peer Review Committee 2009-2015 Cover image by: EDS Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP)aa FY 2015-2016 OFFICERS: FREDERICK FRANCIS M, SISON President DANILO A. DOMINGO Vice-President GILBERT B. MAGBUTAY Secretary MARK ELSON C, LUCIO Treasurer DIRECTORS: ADAM C. ABINALES JUANITO C. CUNANAN LESSANDRO ESTELITO 0. GARCIANO RONALDO S. ISON ARIEL P. SANTOS FRANCIS ANTHONY G, VALDERRAMA CARLOS M. VILLARAZA IPP & Ex-Officio RONALDO S. ISON Chancellor WILFREDO S. LOPEZ Seribe MIRIAM L. TAMAYO Bursar FY 2014-2015 OFFICERS: CARLOS M. VILLARAZA President FREDERICK FRANCIS M. SISON Vice-President GILBERT B. MAGBUTAY Secretary DANILO A. DOMINGO, ‘Treasurer DIRECTORS: JUANITO C. CUNANAN GABRIEL URSUS L. EUSEBIO MARK ELSON C. LUCIO ARIEL P. SANTOS PEDRO M. TOLENTINO FRANCIS ANTHONY G. VALDERRAMA VIRGILIO B. COLUMNA IPP & Ex-Officio COLLEGE OF FELLOWS RONALDO S. ISON Chancellor WILFREDO S. LOPEZ Seribe MIRIAM L. TAMAYO. Bursar Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) IAS CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS. INTRODUCTION. BACKGROUND. OBJECTIVES OF THE DESIGN PEER REVIEW. APPLICATION OF ASEP PEER REVIEW GUIDELINI EXPECTED RESULTS OF DESIGN REVIEW:.. STRUCTURES TO BE REVIEWED REVIEWER'S QUALIFICATION., SCOPE OF REVIEW. INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED TO PEER REVIEWER. ITEMS TO BE REVIEWED... METHODOLOGY AND DETAILS OF REVIEW sn Design Basis Review. Foundation Review Pre-Tender Design Review.. 7 ‘MINIMUM REPORT REQUIREMENTS. Content on nad 7 f Terms of Review Procedure and Methodology to be Used. Language 10 be Used. Mark-up andl Commems Examples of Reviewer's Comments/Wordings. REFERENCES sree Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Review of Structures 2015IAT 1A6 Introduction Abbreviations Ee Design review is incorporated in most building codes to provide the means for professional discussion and evaluation of A&D as Analysis and Design structural design of projects. Thus, these reviews are the eye openers for the resolution of problems encountered before a critical F :meriean Concrete Lnsttute phase of the construction project Design review tuly enhances the ideas for public safety overall and quality assurance, | AGL fos American Conese inst Furthermore, it disseminates innovation through sharing of information. C American Institute of Steel Construction Alsi ao Earthquake for instance is a phenomenon that man has been trying to study for centuries but up to present time is still E A Society of Civil Engineers a n ABGE ELS ee nerioan. ‘unpredictable. We, as structural engineers, are faced withthe greatest challenge of formulating procedures on how to lesen if SEP Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Ine ‘ot eliminate destraction and casualties due to this, We want to make sure thatthe intent of our design is carefully followed ‘| ASEP __ as and carried out in the most professional manner: The burden of setting up and observing rules on how to achieve what has been , Civil Engineer CE = — This document establishes the guidelines for peer review. Since protecting lives and propertics are the paramount goals of the crBuUH ___Couneil on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Association of Structural Engineers ofthe Philippines (ASEP), the only way pethaps to realise these gous o establish round Pw tment of Public Works and Highways rules forall our practicing civil engineers, structural engineers and consultants to follow strietly the Code provisions and DPWH — Department of Public Wes i a standards parameters Engineerof:Recor EOR 7 Itis essential to good engineering practice to concluct independent peer review to achieve a concept of structural system and smational Alliance for Interoperability i IAL _____imemational Alliance for Interope design tolerant to the erudeness in seismological predictions. The independent review of structures shall be deemed ss the 7 International Building Code means to promote life safety, achieve excellence in structural design and front of quality, improvementadvancement and IBC v. Eee ee Cees dissemination of structural engineering knowledge in the country. IFC jndustry Foundation Class NSCP ‘National Structural Code ofthe Philippines PAGASA Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration ruuvores | Philippine Institute of Voleanology and Seismolo; a, Peer Reviewer PRC Professional Regulations Commission SE Structural Engineer SEC Security and Exchange Commissions UBC Uniform Building Code ; Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) a Por Review of Structures 2015