BS 8110-1:1997

Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 References
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Symbols
Section 2. Design objectives and general recommendations
2.1 Basis of design
2.2 Structural design
2.3 Inspection of construction
2.4 Loads and material properties
2.5 Analysis
2.6 Designs based on tests
Section 3. Design and detailing: reinforced concrete
3.1 Design basis and strength of materials
3.2 Structures and structural frames
3.3 Concrete cover to reinforcement
3.4 Beams
3.5 Solid slabs supported by beams or walls
3.6 Ribbed slabs (with solid or hollow blocks or voids)
3.7 Flat slabs
3.8 Columns
3.9 Walls
3.10 Staircases
3.11 Bases
3.12 Considerations affecting design details
Section 4. Design and detailing: prestressed concrete
4.1 Design basis
4.2 Structures and structural frames
4.3 Beams
4.4 Slabs
4.5 Columns
4.6 Tension members
4.7 Prestressing
4.8 Loss of prestress, other than friction losses
4.9 Loss of prestress due to friction
4.10 Transmission lengths in pre-tensioned members
4.11 End blocks in post-tensioned members
4.12 Considerations affecting design details
Section 5. Design and detailing: precast and composite
           construction
5.1 Design basis and stability provisions
5.2 Precast concrete construction
5.3 Structural connections between precast units
5.4 Composite concrete construction
Section 6. Concrete, materials, specification and
           construction
6.1 Materials and specification
6.2 Concrete construction
Section 7. Specification and workmanship: reinforcement
7.1 General
7.2 Cutting and bending
7.3 Fixing
7.4 Surface condition
7.5 Laps and joints
7.6 Welding
Section 8. Specification and workmanship: prestressing tendons
8.1 General
8.2 Handling and storage
8.3 Surface condition
8.4 Straightness
8.5 Cutting
8.6 Positioning of tendons and sheaths
8.7 Tensioning the tendons
8.8 Protection and bond of prestressing tendons
8.9 Grouting of prestressing tendons
Index
List of references

States recommendations for structural use of concrete in buildings and structures not including bridges and structural concrete made from high alumina cement. It is assumed that all load-bearing elements (slabs, columns and walls) are concrete.