What is PD 6703 - Structural bearings about?
PD 6703 acts as a guidance document and discusses structural bearings. PD 6703 provides guidance to the users of the BS EN 1337 series on how to use the documents for their projects.
PD 6703 covers the design, testing and installation of structural bearings. In addition to those bearings covered by BS EN 1337, PD 6703 gives guidance on knuckle and leaf bearings and composite roller bearings.
Who is PD 6703 - Structural bearings for?
PD 6703 on Structural bearings is useful for:
- Civil engineers
- Architects
- Government authorities overlooking the project
Why should you use PD 6703 - Structural bearings?
When there is a need for guidance on a subject that is not covered by a European standard, a country can choose to publish documents that contain non-contradictory complementary information that supports the European standard.
PD 6703 contains non-contradictory complementary information and additional guidance for use in the UK with BS EN 1337 (all parts).
Overall, PD 6703 provides additional guidance on structural bearing covered by the BS EN 1377 series and helps you to effectively utilize its guidelines for your project.