BS 5268-6.1:1996

Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 References
1.3 Definitions
Section 2. Materials
2.1 General
2.2 Species of timber
2.3 Sheathing materials
2.4 Gypsum plasterboard
2.5 Adhesives
2.6 Fasteners
2.7 Masonry
Section 3. Loading
3.1 General
3.2 Wind loading
Section 4. Design of timber frame walls
4.1 Assessment of structural adequacy
4.2 Permissible stresses
4.3 Composite action with other materials
4.4 Stability
4.5 Horizontal diaphragms
4.6 Design of wall studs
4.7 Racking resistance
4.8 Assessment method for determining the basic
        racking resistance of certain material
        combinations
4.9 Modification factors for wall height, length,
        openings, vertical load and interaction
4.10 Contribution of masonry veneer to racking
        resistance
4.11 Racking resistance for walls braced by other
        than sheet materials
4.12 Joints
4.13 Other design considerations
Section 5. Load testing
5.1 General
5.2 Testing authority
5.3 Information required
5.4 Materials
5.5 Manufacture
5.6 Test conditions
5.7 Criteria for selection of test loads
5.8 Test method
5.9 Determination of basic test racking
        resistance values
5.10 Determination of design values
5.11 Use of test panels
Section 6. Workmanship
6.1 Fabrication
6.2 Handling and erection
Annex B (normative) - User categories for the selection and
                      application of timber framed wall ties
List of references

This standard has been updated to take account of experience with this type of construction and the issue of relevant European standards. The scope has been extended from 3 storeys to 4 storeys.