S408-11
1 Scope
1.1
These Guidelines provide recommendations for the development of codes and standards used for the
design and evaluation of civil engineering structures such as buildings, industrial structures, bridges, earthand
water-retaining structures, towers, chimneys, and poles. These recommendations are intended to
ensure the adequate and consistent provision of safety and serviceability, regardless of the type of material,
construction, or use of the structure.
1.2
In these Guidelines, “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not
required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the
Guidelines; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability.
OEN:
CSA
Langue:
English
Code(s) de l'ICS:
91.080;
91.040
Statut:
Norme
Date de Publication:
2010-12-31
Numéro Standard:
S408-11