NSCP C101-01 ENG'G & DEV'T. CORP. OF THE PHILS. NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES 2001 VOLUME 1 BUILDINGS, TOWERS, AND OTHER VERTICAL STRUCTURES FIFTH EDITION Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines Suite 713, 7 Floor Fature Point Plaza Condominium, 112 Panay Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Email: asep@surtshop.netph Website: hitp://www.aseponline.orgNATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (NSCP) C101-01 Volume 1 Buildings, Towers, and Other Vertical Structures Fifth Edition, 2001, Second Printing Copyright @ 2001, The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) All rights reserved. This publication or any part thereof must not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the Association Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP). Registration No, 2001-2400 PUBLISHER Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) Suite 713 Future Point Plaza Condominium 112 Panay Avenue, Quezon City, 1100 Philippines Telephone Nos. (4632) 411-8603, (+632) 411-8606 Facsimile Nos. (4632) 411-8606 E-mail address asep@surfshop net. ph Website http://www.aseponline.org, The Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (ASEP) is a professional Association founded in September 1961 to represent the structural engineering community nationwide, This document is published in keeping with the association's objectives; 2) Maintenance of high ethical and professional standards in the practice of structural engineering; b.) Advancement of structural engineering knowledge; and ©.) Promotion of good public and private clientele relationship, Fellowship among structural engineers, and professional relations with other allied technical and scientific organizations Print History First Edition, 1972 Second Edition, 1981 Third Edition, 1986 Fourth Edition, 1992 Fifth Edition, 2001FOREWORD {or the protection of publie life and property, the design of structures and the preparation of structural plans for their eonstruetion have t9 be controled and regulated. For almost three decades now, this control has been exeveised in this country by the National Structural Code ofthe Philippines with the intial publication by the ASEP of the National Structural Code for Buildings. The current publication of the 5 Edition of NSCP C101.01 for tnaildings and other vertical structures is the affirmation of the mandate of the ASEP to continuously update the National Structural Code of the Philippines with the latest technological developments, While attaining a legal status in its use as @ referral code of the National Building Code, NSCP C101-01 is a publication of high technical value in matiers of structural concerns, The NSCP C101-01 is not only completely new in its technical substance but also in its format. It has been ‘4 product of a sustained effort of ASEP spanning five years and the fruition of this endeavor has finally come to reality during my incumbeney. It is therefore with @ deep feeling of gratitude and pride that 1 vommrend the inesnivers ef both the ASEP Codes and Publications Committees for their accomplishments, etwber 2004 ROMEO A. ESTANERO, PRD, President Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines 2001-2002 ASEP, F.PICE, Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines PREFACE TO THE FIFTH EDITION Ten (10) years have elapsed since the Fourth Edition has been published and it was deemed necessary to revise the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) to reflect the continuing rapid technological advances in structural engineering design and the latest seismic design practice for earthquake resistant structures. The ificant revisions, ifth Edition has the following si In Chapter 1, General Design Requirements, major changes in this section include provisions where building owners are required to get the services of independent recognized structural engineers (0 perform design review for certain structures, and the installation of recording accelographs for every building over six stoties (with floor area of 5,500sq.m. or more), and every building over ten stories in height regardless of floor area. In Chapter 2, Minimum Design Loads, revisions of load combinations were made to adopt the new strenath-based seismic forces, and special load combinations to reflect the provisions of the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC). Near-source factors ate specified in seismic zone 4 to recognize the amplified ground motions that occur close to known active faults. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) issued the maps showing the active faults throughout the cou reference for determining neat-source factors. Also, basic wind speeds are revised based on statis studies of PAG ~ASA data over 30 years and recommendations of the sub-committee on Design Loads and Lateral Forces and on the ASCE 7-95 provisions, Chapter 4, Structural Conerete, includes significant changes in several aspects of reinforced concrete design. Shear-governed concrete walls are designed for increased forces and special detailing requitements are clarified and improved. many of which reflect changes in American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-99) Chapter 5, Steel, recommendations to adopt AISC’s 1997 Edition of the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC-Seismic °97) incorporates on-going development of seismic design and ‘much of the current knowledge on design and quality assurance following intensive research and testing in the US. Significant issues associated with moment frames and AISC’s Seismic Provisions are also addressed. Likewise, important issues and considerations on braced frames, cocentric brace frames, and truss moment frames following much research and development in recent years are also discussed. This publication of the Fifth Edition of the NSCP is a collective effort of the ASEP Board of Directors from 1997 to 2001 from ASEP's past presidents Engr. Nicanor M. Mayoralgo (1997-1998), Dr. Benito M, Pacheco (/998-/999), Engr. Emitio Daniel G. ‘Tible II (1999-2000), Engr. Alberto C, Cafiete (2000-2001), the current president Dr. Romeo A. Estafiero, (200/-2002), the ASEP Codes Committee, without whose cooperation this publication would not have been possible. The ASEP Codes Committee is indebted to all ASEP members and other users of the NSCP who have suggested improvements, identified errors, and recommended items for inclusion or omission. These suggestions have been carefully considered Users of this Code are urged to communicate with the ASEP Codes Committee regarding all aspects of this publication for improvement, aur EN ay aN THONY VLADIMIR C, PIMENTEL Mending Director Cogfes Commitee (2001-2002) National Structural Gode of the Philippines, Volume 1Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. Executive Chairmen NICANOR M, MAYORALGO BENITO M. PACHECO, PhD EMILIO DANIEL G. TIBLE TIL WER 1988-1999 1998-2000 ALBERTO C. CANETE ROMEO A. ESTANERO, PhD 2000-2007 2001-2002 Geer National Structural Code Committee ALFREDO B. JUINIO, JR. Codes Commitee Chairman 1997-2002 RAMON M. FIRME ANTHONY VLADIMIR C. PIMENTEL Managing Dieter, 1999-2000 ‘Maneging Director, 2001-2002 RICO P, GOMEZ, Assstam Managing Director, 2001 -2002 CODES COMMITTEE 2001-2002) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS Emilio Daniel G. Tible U1 Dr. Benito M. Pacheco ‘Chairmar) (Chairman) Angelico D. Andamon Silvestre M. Berso Arman S. Rivera Ronaldo S. Ison Norman Daniet V. Tible tos E. Rosaria Carlos M. Villaraza EXCAVATIONS & FOUNDATIONS STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, Dr. Benjamin R. Buensuceso, Jr. Alfredo B. Juinio, Jr, ‘{(Chairmeny Ulpiano P. Ignacio, Jr. Dr. Alexis A. Acacio oncnernce Leiby 8. Tait Joseph Ras |. Manalo STEEL wood: MASONRY Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines ASEP OFFICERS and DIRECTORS 2001-2002 ROMEO A. EST, President RO, Ph. D ADAM C. ABINALES Vice-President MIRIAM LUSICA-TAMAYO ‘Secretary RONALDO S. ISON Treasurer RICO P. GOMEZ Director CESAR C. PABALAN Director JORGE P. GENOTA, Director ROLEZA JEAN V. MARZAN Director JOSEPH RAMIL I. MANALO. Director ANTHONY VLADIMIR C. PIMENTEL Director ALBERTO C. CANETE Immediate Past President National Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume 1ASEP OFFICERS and DIRECTORS 2002-2003 RONALDO S. ISON President MIRIAM LUSICA-TAMAYO Vice-President JOSEPH RAMIL IL, MANALO Secretary CESAR C. PABALAN Treasurer ROLANDO E. CRUZ. Director JORGE P. GENOTA Director RICO P. GOMEZ Director EDWIN C. MATANGUIHAN Director ROLEZA JEAN V. MARZAN Director ANTHONY VLADIMIR C, PIMENTEL Director ROMEO A, ESTANERO, Ph.D Immediate Past President Association of Stiueturat Code of the Philippines TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 101. Title, Purpose and Scope... +. Te 106+ Specifications, Drawings, and 102- Definitions we BD Calculations ee 16 103- Classification of Buildings 1.3 107- Structural Inspections and Tests 18 104- Design Requirements somes Io4 108+ Existing Structures 1-13 105- Posting and Instrumentation 1-6 109- Grading and Earthwork 1d Chapter 2 MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS 201- General 7 21 205+ Live Loads 27 202 Definitions 21 206- Other Minimum Loads 2-12 203- Combinations of Loads : 23° 207- Wind Loads 214 204~ Dead Loads 2-4 208- Earthquake Loads 2.35 Chapter 3 FOUNDATIONS AND EXCAVATIONS 301- General... 3-1 305- Footings : 37 302- Excavation and Fills .... 341 306- Piles - General Requirements .. . 3-10 303+ Foundation tavestigation uum 34 307 Specific Pile Requirements 3-12 304- Allowable Foundation and Lateral 308- Foundation Construction-Seismie Pressures . : 36 Zone 4 3-14 National Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume 14-1 415 Footings . 471 41 416- Procast Concrete 4.73 44 417~ Composite Conorete Flexural Members... 4-76 40A~ Durability Requirements umn 49 418+ Prestressed Concrete 4-78 405- Concrote Quality, Mixing and Placing ... 4-11 419+ Shells and Folded Plates Members 4-86 406- Formwork, Embedded Pipes and 420- Strength Evaluation of Existing Construction Joints 416 Structures 4-88 407- Details of Reinforcement 4-18 421- Special Provisions for Seismic 408- Analysis and Design 4.28 Design 4.90 409+ Strength and Serviceability ructoral Plain Concrete 4-106 Requirements 421 Anchorage to Concrete 1 4110 410- Plexure and Axial Loads 424- Alternate Design Method a A112 411+ Shear and Torsion 425- Unified Design Provisions for 412+ Development and Splices of Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Reinforcement a4 Flexural and Compression Members =. 4-116 413+ Two-way Slab Systems 4.61 426+ Alternative Load and Strength 414- Walls 4.68 Reduction Factors . AH8 Chapter 5 STRUCTURAL STEEL SO1- General Provisions 5-1 512+ Serviceability Design 502- Design Requirements $7 Considerations 5-51 503+ Frames and Other Structures 5-14 513+ Fabrication, Erection 504- Tension Members 514 and Quality Control 552 505- Columns and Other Compression 514- Plastic Design 5-55 Members 5.16 515+ Seismic Provisions for Structural 506- Beam and Other Flexural Members Steel Buldngs a Seismic a pnsaapais ahi st6- seismic Provisions for Structural oe Combines Stee Stee! Buildings In Seismic 509- Composite Construction .. ones 5.69 510- Connections, Joints and Fasteners 517 Light Framed Wall Systems a 511+ Special Design Considerations io 518. Inspection ‘Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines Chapter 6 wooD 601- General G1 612+ Mechanically Laminated 602- Definitions 6-4 Floors and Decks 6-12 603- Minimum Quality 6-2 613~ Post-beam Connections . 6-12 604~ Design and Construction 614- Wood Shear Walls and Diaphragms 6-12 Requirements 6-4 G1S- Stresses 6-15 60S- Decay and Termite Protection ee 6-4 616- Horizontal Member ‘Design - i 6-18 606- Wood Supporting Masonry or 617- Column Design 6-21 Concrete. 6-6 618- Flexural and Axial Loading 607- Wall Framing 67 Combined 6-23 608- Floor Framing, 6-8 619- Timber Connectors ‘and Fasteners ......, 6-24 609- Exterior Wall Coverings 6-9 620- Conventional Light-frame 610- Interior Paneling 61 Construction Design Provisions .. 6-25 611- Sheathing 6-11 621- Metal Plate Connected Wood ‘Truss Design ... 6-31 Chapter 7 MASONRY 701+ General 7-1 706- General Design Requirements TM 702- Material Standards 74 707- Working Stress Design of Masonry TAB 703- Mortar and Grout... 7.6 —T08- Strength Design of Masonry... 7.25 704- Construction 7-1 709- Empirical Design of Masonry 735 70S- Quality Assurance 7-9 710- Glass Masonry 7.38 ‘National Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume 1CHAPTER 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 101 - TITLE, PURPOSE, AND SCOPE ee : 1 101.4 Approval of Alternative 101.2 Purpose vw Ted Systems eee tl 1OL3 Scope anu Pet Hal SECTION 102 - DEFINITIONS... SECTION 103 - CLASSIFICATION OF BUILDINGS .. SECTION 104 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 1 104.1 Strength Requirement “ 14 104.4 Analysis 14 104.2 Serviceability Requirement 14 104.5 Foundation investigation 15 104.3 Definitions and Other 104.6 Design Review. 1s Requirements snes Teh 104.7 Erection of Smuctural Framing, 15 SECTION 105 - POSTING AND INSTRUMENTATION 105.1 Posting of Live Loads 1-6 105.2 Earthquake Recording Instrumentation a 1-6 SECTION 106 - SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, AND CALCULATIONS . 1-6 106.1 General oe 1-6 106.4 Calculations 17 106.2 Specifications sevsstensrnnne 166, 106.5 As-Built Drawings foes 18 106.3 Design Drawings cecowerennsennn 16 National Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume 4Asi SECTION 107 - STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS, TI STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS 107.1 107.2 1073 107.4 107.5 SECTION 108 - EXISTING STRUCTURES 108.1 108.2 SECTION 109 - GRADING AND EARTHWORK .. 1091 109.2 1093 109.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS General Definitions Inspection Program Structural Inspector Types of Work for Inspection General 1-13 Maintamance 1-13 General 114 Hazards Lis Definitions 115 Grading Permit Requitements 1-16 1-8 107.6 Approved Fabricators... Vl 107.7. PreFabricated Construction 1-12 107.8 Nondestructive Testing se eID 107.9 Structural Observation ow dD 108.3 Additions, Alterations or Repairs 113 108.4 Change in Use sve AE 109.5 Grading Inspection 109.6 Completion of Work Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE 44 SECTION 101 - TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE 101.1 TITLE These regulations shall be known as the National Structural Code of the Philippines, may be cited as such and will be referred 10 herein as “this code," 101.2 PURPOSE The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality ‘of materials pertaining to the structural aspects of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction, 101.3 SCOPE The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, maintenance and use of any building or structure within this jurisdiction, except work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers and poles, hydraulic flood control structures, and indigeneous family dwellings. This Volume 1 of the code shall apply to buildings, towers, and other vertical structures. The latest edition of Volume 2 of this code shall apply to bridges. For additions, alterations, maintenance, and change in use of buildings and structures, see Section 108, Where, in any specifi case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction oF other requirements, the most restrictive provisions shall govern Where there is a conic between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Wherever in this code reference is made to the appendix, the provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless specificelly adopted 101.4 ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS ‘The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, alternate design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided any alternate has been permitted and its use authorized by the building official. Sponsors of any system of design or construction within the scope of this cade, the adequacy of which had been shown by successful use, by analysis and test, but which does not conform to or is not covered by this code, shall have the right to present the data on which their design is based to the building official or to 2 board of examiners appointed by the building official. This board shall be composed of competent structural engineers and shall have authority to investigate the data so submitted, to require tests, and to formulate rules governing design and construction of such systems to meet the intent of this code These rules, when permitted by the building official shall be of the same force and effect of this code. National Structural Code of the Philippines, Volume +