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AS/NZS 1163:2016

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Cold-formed structural steel hollow sections

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Published date

05-04-2016

£80.60
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Summarise this standard

Specifies the requirements for the production and supply of cold-formed, electric resistance-welded, steel hollow sections used for structural purposes. It considers three strength grades, with or without impact properties, that are suitable for welding.

Committee
BD-023
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 1 76035 432 9
Pages
45
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard specifies the requirements for the production and supply of cold-formed, electric resistance-welded, steel hollow sections used for structural purposes. It considers three strength grades, with or without impact properties, that are suitable for welding.This Standard applies to structural hollow sections formed cold without subsequent heat treatment.This Standard is intended for general structural and engineering applications. All grades specified in this Standard are suitable for—(a) welding, in accordance with AS/NZS 1554, Parts 1, 2, 5 and 7; and(b) fastening, as specified in AS 3990, AS 4100, AS/NZS 4600, AS 5100.6 and NZS 3404.The Standard does not cover—(i) submerged arc-welded;(ii) helically welded; or(iii) U’ed and O’ed steel hollow sections.Requirements for product conformity to this Standard are given in Appendix B.Requirements for cold-bending of galvanized circular hollow sections are given in Appendix C.NOTE: Guidelines to purchasers on requirements that should be specified by the purchaser and those that should or may be agreed on at the time of enquiry and order are given in Appendix A.

Originated in Australia as AS A177-1969.
Previous and first joint edition AS/NZS 1163:2009.
Fifth edition 2016.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (December 2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

AS/NZS 1163 is published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard.

AS/NZS 1163 specifies material and dimensional requirements for cold-formed structural steel hollow sections. In practice it is applied by structural designers, steel suppliers, fabricators and laboratories.

Yes — AS/NZS 1163 is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, and applies in both countries.

AS/NZS 1163 is used by structural designers, steel suppliers, fabricators and laboratories. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.

AS/NZS 1163 specifies material and dimensional requirements for cold-formed structural steel hollow sections. It is a joint Australian and New Zealand standard published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.
£80.60
Excluding VAT