This Standard sets out requirements for the design and construction of timber bridges and associated structures including members that contain steel conections. Requirements are also given for the design of stress-laminated timber (SLT) decks for bridges.
This Standard applies to timber structures made using the following materials:
(a) Seasoned kiln-dried sawn timber.
(b) Glued-laminated timber (glulam).
(c) Structural laminated veneer lumber (LVL).
NOTE: The use of unseasoned timber is not permitted in this Standard.
