NCC 2016 Volume Two
Part 3.3.1 Unreinforced Masonry

Part 3.3.1 Unreinforced Masonry

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Appropriate Performance Requirements

Where an alternative masonry walling system is proposed as a Performance Solution to that described in Part 3.3.1, that proposal must comply with—

  1. ; and
  2. the relevant Performance Requirements determined in accordance with 1.0.7.

Acceptable construction manuals

3.3.1.0

is satisfied for unreinforced masonry (including masonry-veneer) if it is designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following:

(a)

AS 3700.

(b)

AS 4773 Parts 1 and 2.

Explanatory information

Explanatory information:

Composite construction: Design requirements for other materials that may be used in combination with masonry i.e. heavy steel support beams etc. are described in Part 3.11 — Structural design.